Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the vent hose from the rear drive axle.
- Remove the electronic suspension control sensor, if equipped.
- For the left side, refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side .
- For the right side, refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensors from the rear drive axle.
- For the Hybrid vehicles, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- For the non Hybrid vehicles (1500 series), refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the rear brake calipers, and relocate to the side. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) , Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
- 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 propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the rear axle tie rod. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement .
- Remove the rear stabilizer shaft, if equipped. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the rear brake pipe retaining bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the rear brake junction block retaining bolt (2) at the rear axle cover.
- Secure the rear brake pipes to the frame with mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the rear brake pipe from the retaining strap (1).
- Remove the brake pipe retaining bracket bolt (2).
- Support the rear drive axle with a hydraulic jack stand.
- Remove the lower control arm bolts from the rear the drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the upper control arm bolts from the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
- With the aid of an assistant, lower the drive axle.
- Remove the rear coil springs.
- Lower the rear drive axle assembly.
- Transfer parts, if needed.
NOTE:
The stabilizer shaft links do not have removed in the following procedure. Rotate the links upward toward the frame and of the way.
NOTE:
Ensure that the rear drive axle is properly secured to the jack stand.
NOTE:
In steps 17 and 18, it is not necessary to remove the control arms. Secure the control arms to the frame with the use of mechanics wire or equivalent.