Axle Housing

Removal and Installation





1. Remove the rear stabilizer bar on vehicles equipped with rear stabilizer bars.
1. Remove the rear stabilizer bar link nuts and bolt.
2. Remove the rear stabilizer bar link.
3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts and remove the brackets.
4. Remove the rear stabilizer bar.
2. Remove the drive pinion.





3. Disconnect the rear brake anti-lock sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness clips.





4. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle.





5. Separate the brake lines from the retaining clips on the axle.





6. NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake lines from the brake hose junction block.

Disconnect the brake hose junction block from the rear axle housing.





7. Disconnect the rear brake drum backing plates and wire them out of the way.





8. Position a suitable jack under the differential housing and strap it securely in place.





9. Remove the two lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.





10. Remove the rear axle U-bolt assembly.
1. Remove the four 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.
11. Lower the rear axle from the vehicle.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.