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Axle Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the large protruding hexagon on the differential casing.
    WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
  3. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to REAR MUFFLER .
  4. Drain the differential fluid. See Differential Draining and Filling .
  5. Remove the RH rear halfshaft. Refer to Rear Halfshaft article.
    6. CAUTION: Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating.
  6. Remove the LH rear stabilizer bar link.
    • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
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  7. Release the parking brake cable from the LH lower arm.
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  8. Release the LH rear toe link.
    • Remove the bolt.
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    9. CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.
  9. Release the LH rear wheel knuckle from the lower arm.
    • Remove the bolt.
    • Using a suitable stand, support the LH rear wheel knuckle.
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    10. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar
  10. Release the LH rear halfshaft from the axle assembly.
    • Remove and discard the snap ring.
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    11. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
  11. Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
    • Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
    • Support the driveshaft using a suitable tie strap.
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  12. Vehicles with differential locking motor: Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
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  13. Using a transmission jack, support the rear axle assembly.
    14. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
  14. With assistance, remove the rear axle assembly.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Disconnect the breather line.
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