Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
3. Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
4. Remove propeller shaft (1) from pinion flange (3).





5. Remove brake calipers, rotors, ABS wheel speed sensors.
6. Remove brake hose retainer (1) bolts (2) from axle.
7. Disconnect axle vent hose.





8. Remove stabilizer bar link (1) nuts (2).
9. Remove stabilizer bar links (1) from axle with Puller.





10. Remove shock absorbers (1) bolts (4) from axle brackets.
11. Remove track bar bolt from the axle bracket.
12. Remove damper from axle bracket.
13. Remove tie rod and drag link from the steering knuckles with Puller.





14. Remove upper control arm (1) nuts (2) and bolts from axle brackets.





15. Remove lower control arm (1) nuts and bolts (2) from the axle brackets.
16. Lower the axle. The coil springs will drop with the axle.
17. Remove coil springs from the axle bracket.