Rear Axle - C213R: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Differential Cover

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With vehicle in neutral, position on hoist.
Remove differential cover (1) and drain fluid.

Fig 2: Speed Sensor
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1 - AXLE FLANGE

2 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Remove calipers and rotors.
Remove speed sensors (2) from axle tube (1) flange.

Fig 3: Axle Flange Bolts
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Remove axle flange nuts (1) from axle (2).

Fig 4: Axle Bearing O-Ring
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Pull axle shaft and backing plate out of axle tube until axle bearing (1) is exposed.
Remove O-ring (2) from the axle bearing.

Fig 5: Axle Shaft
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Remove axle shaft (1) from axle tube and backing plate.

Fig 6: Vent Hose
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Remove axle vent hose (1) from axle vent (2) and cover bracket.

Fig 7: Stabilizer Bar Clamp
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Remove propeller shaft.
Remove stabilizer bar (1) clamp (2) from axle.

Fig 8: Shock Absorber
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Support axle with jack.
Remove track bar from axle.
Remove shock absorbers (1) from axle brackets (2).

Fig 9: Upper Control Arm
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Remove upper control arms (2) from axle brackets (1).

Fig 10: Lower Control Arm
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Remove lower control arms (1) from axle brackets (2).
Lower axle from vehicle and remove coil springs and insulators.