Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Use a floor jack in order to support the rear axle housing (1).





3. Disconnect the park brake cable hanger (1) from the frame (2). Disconnect the clamp from the cross member.





4. Remove the lower nut and bolt (2) from the shock absorber (1).





5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor clamps (2) from the upper control arm (1) and the axle housing.
6. Remove the E-ring from the right rear brake pipe.
7. Disconnect the breather hose from the axle housing.





8. Lower the rear axle housing gradually as far down as necessary in order to remove the coil spring (2).