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Axle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels, remove disc brake calipers, tie and support the calipers out of the way with wire. Remove rotors and brake shields.
    NOTE: DO NOT  allow brake hose to support the calipers.
  2. Disconnect breather tube at axle. On models equipped with Command-Trac, disconnect vacuum harness from shift motor and vent hose from differential housing. Disconnect stabilizer bar link, tie rod and drag link.
  3. Disconnect front drive shaft and discard "U" joint straps. Disconnect shock absorbers. Disconnect steering damper. If equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), disconnect brake sensor.
  4. Disconnect trac bar. Position jack under axle. Disconnect upper and lower control arms at axle. Lower and remove axle slowly to release coil spring pressure.