Removal

REMOVAL




1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear tires.
3. Drain the fluid from the rear driveline module.
4. Remove the rear propeller shaft.




5. Remove right side sway bar nut if equipped.




6. Remove left side sway bar nut if equipped.




7. Roll sway bar (2) down and out of the way if equipped.




8. Remove the left side stay bracket bolts (1).




9. Remove the right side stay bracket bolts (1).
10. Remove the exhaust system up to the catalytic converter.
11. Support the rear driveline module with a transmission jack.




12. Remove the rear bolt (1) at the driveline module.




13. Remove the two side bolts (1) at driveline module (3).




14. Lower driveline module enough to gain access to the electrical connector and bracket.
15. Remove the routing bracket bolt.
16. Unplug the electrical connector (1).




17. Lower the driveline module (1).
18. Disengage axle shaft.
19. Remove wheel if necessary.
20. Remove nut and washer from halfshaft to left rear hub.
21. Remove halfshaft from rear hub. If hard to remove or sticking, use a punch and hammer to tap out.