Removal Procedure
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- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch axle) or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the rear brake shield. Refer to Rear Brake Shield Replacement .
- Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the differential. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .