Axle Assembly: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle under frame. Remove wheels and tires. Remove rotors and calipers. Remove wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle, if equipped.
- Disconnect breather tube at axle. Mark front drive shaft and pinion flange for reassembly reference. Remove propeller shaft. Remove stabilizer bar link at axle. Remove shock absorbers from axle brackets. Remove track bar. Remove tie rod and drag link from steering knuckle. Remove steering damper from axle bracket.
- Remove upper and lower suspension arms from axle brackets. Lower and remove axle slowly to release coil spring pressure. Remove coil springs from axle.
CAUTION:
Ensure weight of vehicle is supported by coil springs before control arms and track bar fasteners are tightened. If coil springs are not at their normal ride position, ride height and handling could be affected.