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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. Remove the axle lubricant. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (8.6 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.5, 10.5 INCH AXLE)  or LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
  4. Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to REMOVAL (REAR -- UTILITY WITHOUT 4-WHEEL STEERING) or REMOVAL (REAR -- UTILITY WITH 4-WHEEL STEERING) in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the wheel hub. Refer to REAR AXLE HUB, BEARING, CUP, AND/OR SEAL REPLACEMENT  (10.5 inch axles only).
  6. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to REMOVAL (1500 SERIES UTILITY WITHOUT 4-WHEEL STEERING) or REMOVAL (1500 SERIES PICKUP & UTILITY WITH 4-WHEEL STEERING) .
  8. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/O JL4, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/JL4)  or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles) or REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR GASKET REPLACEMENT  (10.5 inch axles).
  9. Remove the differential. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  10. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
  11. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (ALL EXCEPT 9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  .
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