Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) , Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Using the J 44685 remover (1) and the J 2619-01 hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal.
- Using the J 45857 remover (1) and the J 2619-01 hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal, bearing and the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with VSES, proceed to step 5.