Removal

REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove brake calipers and rotors.
3. Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensors.
4. Disconnect axle vent hose.
5. Remove front propeller shaft.
6. Remove stabilizer bar links (2) at the axle brackets with Puller C-3894A (1).




7. Remove shock absorbers (1) bolts (4) from axle brackets.




8. Remove track bar (1) bolt (2) from the axle bracket.




9. Remove tie rod and drag link (2) with Puller C-3894A (3) from the steering knuckles.




10. Position lift under the axle assembly and secure axle to lift.
11. Mark suspension alignment cams for installation reference.
12. Remove upper control arms (4) and lower control arms (5) from the axle bracket.
13. Lower the axle. The coil springs will drop with the axle.
14. Remove coil springs from the axle bracket.