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Removal






REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove axle half shafts.
3. Mark (4) front propeller shaft (2) and companion flange (1). Remove front propeller shaft (2).




4. Remove skid plate (1) bolts (2) and remove skid plate.




5. Remove suspension crossmember (1) nuts (2) and bolts. Remove crossmember.




6. Remove disconnect actuator (1) wiring connector (2).




7. Remove vent hose (1) from differential cove tube (2).




8. Support axle with hydraulic jack.
9. Remove axle housing pinion mounting bolts (1).




10. Remove axle shaft tube (1) mounting nuts (2) and bolts..




11. Remove differential housing to engine mounting (1) nuts (2). Leave bolts in differential housing.
12. Slide axle over with engine mount bolts to clear engine mount. Lower axle from the vehicle.
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