Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Place jack or utility stands (such as GMDE 123-B67313) at the front end of the vehicle.
- Drain the axle lubricant from the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch LD Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch HD Axle) .
- Disconnect the propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the parking brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear and Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear .
- Remove the brake line bracket bolts. Suspend the brake lines from the vehicle with heavy mechanics wire.
- Remove the brake calipers from the brake caliper mounting brackets. Do not disconnect the brake lines. Suspend the calipers from the vehicle with heavy mechanics wire. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Disconnect the shock absorbers from the axle brackets. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (1500 Series) or Shock Absorber Replacement (2500 Series) in Rear Suspension.
- Remove the vent hose from the rear axle vent fitting. Refer to Vent Hose Replacement .
- Remove the nuts and the washers from the U-bolts.
- Remove the U-bolts, the spring plates and the spacers form the axle assembly.
- Lower the axle assembly.