Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
- Remove the nut and brake pipe/harness bracket from the stud.
- Note the location of the jounce hose bracket bolt (1) and the brake pipe/harness bracket stud (2) before removal.
- Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (4).
Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
- Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket (3) from the axle housing.
- Catch the oil in a drain pan.
- Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.