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Drive Axle Housing: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle on frame rails. Remove wheels. Index mark drive shaft and axle yoke for installation reference. Remove drive shaft.
  2. Disconnect rear track bar at axle bracket. Remove axle vent tube at axle. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer (rear axle). Remove shock absorbers. Disconnect brake hose(s).
  3. Support axle housing. Disconnect upper and lower control arms at axle. Lower and remove assembly to release coil spring pressure. Remove coil springs. Lower and remove axle housing assembly from vehicle.