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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
  2. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the lock nut from the drive shaft.
    • Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
  3. Remove the six rear drive shaft bolts from the rear final drive assembly flange using power tool.
    • Do not reuse the rear drive shaft bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.
  4. Separate the rear drive shaft from the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of the rear drive shaft with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
  5. Remove the rear drive shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the rear drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the rear drive shaft joint.
    • Do not excessively extend the slide joint.
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