Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
- Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
- Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.
NOTE:
Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.