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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
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  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    IMPORTANT: The wheel drive shaft nut must not be reused. Replace the wheel drive shaft nut with new nut whenever it is removed.
  4. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
  5. Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft nut.
  6. Release the parking brake.
  7. Remove the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (AWD) in Rear Suspension.
  8. Using J 2619-01  and J 45341  remove the rear wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. See Special Tools .
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