Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Drain the rear axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 2619-01 and the J 44685 . See Special Tools .