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Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Conventional Fixed/Floating Type

REMOVAL 

1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Drain the differential oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following notes:

Differential Cover (2) 

NOTE:  Plastic differential covers must be replaced once removed from the axle casing.

Pinion Shaft (4)

1. On differentials equipped with a 3.08:1, 3.27:1 or 3.45:1 ratio axle, remove the pinion shaft.

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