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Rear Axle Housing Assembly: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan below differential cover. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, differential cover bolts. Break cover loose. Allow lubricant to drain. Remove differential cover. Accurately mark driveline components relative to drive shaft and axle for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft and wheel/tire assemblies.
  2. Remove hub and drum assembly or hub and rotor assembly. See HUB & DRUM ASSEMBLY  or HUB & ROTOR ASSEMBLY  . Disconnect parking brake cable from lever and at brake yoke plates. Remove brakeline bracket and brakelines. Detach height-sensing/brake proportioning valve linkage (if equipped). Remove shock absorbers.
  3. Remove stabilizer bar (if equipped). Disconnect hose from axle vent fitting (if equipped). Support rear axle assembly. Remove leaf spring "U" bolt nuts. Lower rear axle assembly, and remove from under vehicle.
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