Drive Axle Housing: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle on frame rails. Remove wheels. Index mark drive shaft and axle yoke for installation reference. Remove drive shaft.
- Disconnect rear track bar (if equipped) at axle bracket. Remove axle vent tube at axle. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer (rear axle). Remove shock absorbers. Disconnect brake hose(s).
- On Cherokee and Comanche, support axle housing. Disconnect upper and lower control arms at axle. Lower and remove assembly to release coil spring pressure.
- On Grand Wagoneer and Wrangler, loosen, but DO NOT remove bolts attaching spring eyes to frame brackets and shackles. Support axle housing. Remove spring "U" bolts and tie plates. Raise axle housing just enough to relieve weight from springs.
- Remove bolts attaching springs to frame bracket and shackles. Lower springs to the floor. Lower jack slowly, and remove assembly from vehicle.