Axle Assembly: Removal
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.