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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. For the 9.5 inch axle, 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) .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Cover & Bolts
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  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
    4. NOTE: DO NOT nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.
  4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) from the axle housing.
  5. If the rear axle housing cover gasket is found to be damaged, DO NOT re-use. Replace with NEW.
  6. Drain the remaining axle lubricant into a suitable container.
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