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Rear Axle Shafts (AWD): Removal

CAUTION: To prevent damage to axle hub bearing, DO NOT subject hub bearing to vehicle weight with axle shaft removed. If vehicle must be moved with axle shaft removed, install a bolt, nut, a small washer (outboard) and a large washer/bearing retainer (inboard) in place of axle shaft.
  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove rear wheel.
  3. Remove 2 bolts and remove exhaust tailpipe. Remove gasket.
  4. Remove bolt and ABS speed sensor from rear axle carrier.
  5. Remove cotter pin and lock cap. While applying brakes, remove axle shaft hub nut.
  6. Place mating marks on axle shaft and differential side gear shaft.
  7. Remove 4 nuts and washers to disconnect axle shaft from side gear. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Rear Axle Shaft
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  8. Remove axle shaft from axle carrier.
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