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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: The intermediate wheel drive shaft and the differential are to be installed and removed as a assembly.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Lower the front frame assembly. Refer to Front Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) or Front Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  3. Remove front propeller shaft from the differential and position out of the way. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the intermediate wheel drive shaft support bearing. Refer to Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Front Differential-To-Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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  7. Position a transmission jack beneath the differential.
  8. Firmly secure the differential to the transmission jack.
  9. Remove the front differential to oil pan mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the intermediate wheel drive shaft and the front differential from the oil pan.
  11. Remove the differential assembly from the vehicle.
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