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Rear Axle Assembly: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support under rear frame crossmember. Remove housing cover and drain lubricant. Remove axle as previously described. Remove brake backing plates and wire plates to frame. Mark and disconnect propeller shaft at companion flange.
  2. Disconnect axle vent from housing (at brake junction block on some models). Disconnect brake line from housing clips. Disconnect upper arms and shock absorbers from housing. Lower housing on jack until coil springs can be removed. Disconnect lower arms from housing and remove axle housing.