Carrier Assembly Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shafts.
3. Mark relationship of driveshaft end yoke and axle companion flange for proper assembly, then disconnect driveshaft at rear axle universal joint.
4. Secure cups to spider with tape and mark relationship of cups to flange for proper assembly.
5. Remove driveshaft from transmission extension housing and install suitable tool to prevent transmission leakage.
6. Clean area around carrier to housing surfaces.
7. Remove carrier attaching nuts and washers, allow axle to drain into suitable container, and remove carrier assembly from axle housing.