Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
- Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
- Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.
NOTE:
Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.