9.75-Inch Ring Gear

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the four bolts and disconnect the driveshaft.
- Wire the driveshaft out of the way.

3. Remove the axle shaft.





4. Disconnect the rear brake anti-lock sensor electrical connector.





5. Disconnect the vent hose.





6. Remove the bolt.








7. Separate all parking brake cable and brake lines from the rear axle housing.





8. Remove the brake line from the brake line retaining clip.





9. Remove the backing plate retaining nuts and bolts.
- Wire the backing plates aside.





10. Support the rear axle with a suitable transmission jack.





11. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts (one on each side).
12. Remove the rear axle U-bolt assembly.





1 Remove the rear spring plate nuts.
2 Remove the two rear spring plate U-bolts.
3 Remove the rear spring plate.
4 Repeat the procedure for the other side.

13. Raise the vehicle until it is clear of the rear axle.

Installation

















1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.