Axle Assembly: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies. Remove lower shock absorber retaining nuts and push shock absorber up as far as possible. Remove flexible brake lines from limiter.
- Pull down on rear axle and remove coil springs. Remove the 2 side arm nuts and drive out bolts. Disconnect parking brake cables at adjuster and remove them from retaining bracket.
- Place floor jack under rear axle shaft. Disconnect brake limiter valve. Remove 2 center arm bolts from body. Lower axle assembly away from vehicle.