Rear Axle Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel Removal) in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One-Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two-Piece in Propeller Shaft.
4. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension.
5. Use an adjustable lifting device in order to support the rear axle housing.
6. Remove the rear shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.
7. Remove the rear axle track bar. Refer to Track Bar Replacement in Rear Suspension.
8. Remove the rear brake (center) hose from the rear brake hose junction block.
9. Remove the rear springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
10. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the rear axle housing.
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear wheel sensor.
12. Remove the rear axle torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
13. Remove the rear axle lower control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
14. With the aid of a helper, remove the rear axle housing.

Installation Procedure
1. With the aid of a helper, install the rear axle housing.
2. Install the rear axle lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
3. Install the rear axle torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear wheel sensor.
5. Connect the parking brake cables to the rear axle housing.
6. Install the rear springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
7. Install the rear brake (center) hose to the rear brake hose junction block.
8. Install the rear axle track bar. Refer to Track Bar Replacement in Rear Suspension.
9. Install the rear shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.
10. Remove the adjustable lifting device from the rear axle housing.
11. Install the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension.
12. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One-Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two-Piece in Propeller Shaft.
13. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual Bleed) in Hydraulic Brakes.
14. Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire an( Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel Installation) in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
15. Refill the rear axle with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Level Check.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Road test the vehicle in order to ensure proper rear axle operation.