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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place jack stands in the front of the vehicle.
  3. Drain the rear axle of fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
  4. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the vent hose from the rear axle.
    7. Fig 1: View of Mounting Bolt And Rear Brake Junction Block
    GM1963048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the mounting bolt and the rear brake junction block from the rear axle housing.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Retaining Bolt & Rear Axle Housing
    GM1963052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the retaining bolt for the rear brake line from the rear axle housing.
  9. Remove the rear wheel speed sensors from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear brake calipers and relocate to the side. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) , Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
  11. Remove the rear park brake cables from the rear brake calipers.
  12. Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts from the mounting brackets. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2500) , Shock Absorber Replacement (1500) .
  13. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear axle, if equipped. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  14. Support the rear axle assembly with a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
    15. NOTE:

    In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to remove the rear drive axle U-bolts. Allow the U-bolts to remain on the rear leaf springs

  15. Remove the U-bolt nuts, anchor plates and spacers from the rear leaf springs. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement (2500 Series) .
    16. Fig 3: View Of Rear Axle Assembly
    GM1964811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. With the aide of an assistant, lower the rear axle assembly and remove from the vehicle.
  17. Transfer parts, if needed.
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