Axle Assembly: Removal

1.

Remove the driveshaft assembly. REFER to Driveshaft .

2.

Remove the rear halfshafts. REFER to Rear Drive Halfshafts .

3.

Remove the stabilizer bar. REFER to Rear Suspension .

4.

Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing.
- Securely strap the jack to the housing.

5.

Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.

6.

Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to- rear axle differential bolts.

7.

Lower the axle to gain clearance to the ATC electrical connector and disconnect the connector.

8.

Remove the axle assembly.