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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT Article.
  2. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS Article.
  3. Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION Article.
  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 Active Torque Coupling (ATC) electrical connector and disconnect the connector.
  8. Remove the axle assembly.
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