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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle) , Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5, 10.5, and 11.5 Inch Axles) .
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

    Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.

  4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
    1. Catch the oil in a drain pan.
    2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
    5. Fig 1: Identifyng Rear Axle Housing Cover & Bolts
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