Final Drive, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen and remove the driveshaft on the final drive. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector from the actuators -1-.

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-- Do not lower the subframe more than 40 mm. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Disconnect the breather line on the final drive.

-- Use the Multipoint Socket:T10035 -1- to remove the rear bolts for the final drive from the rear axle.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Remove the washer -2-.

-- Move back the final drive into the installation position.

-- Secure the final drive -1- as shown with a belt.

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-- Remove the final drive -1- forward from the subframe.