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Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)|Page 12968 > < Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axles)|Page 12962
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Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)

Tools Required

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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

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J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 
3. Remove the brake caliper. 
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. 
5. Remove the rear cover and the gasket. 
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.

7. On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.

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