Section 7 (Left Rear Half Shaft): Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Rear Driveline Module Drain Plug

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Raise vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the rear tires.
Drain the fluid from the rear driveline module.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Right Sway Bar Nut
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Remove right side sway bar nut (1) (if equipped).

Fig 3: Left Side Sway Bar Nut
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Remove left side sway bar nut (1) (if equipped).

Fig 4: Sway Bar
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Roll sway bar (2) (if equipped) down and out of the way.

Fig 5: Left Side Stay Bar
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Remove the left side stay bracket bolts (1).

Fig 6: Right Stay Bar
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Remove the right side stay bracket bolts (1).
Remove the exhaust system up to the catalytic converter. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
Support the rear driveline module with a transmission jack.

Fig 7: Rear Bolt At Axle
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Remove the rear bolt (1) at the driveline module.

Fig 8: Driveline Module Mounting Bolts
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Remove the two side bolts (1) at driveline module (3).

Fig 9: Electrical Connector
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Lower driveline module enough to gain access to the electrical connector and bracket.
Remove the routing bracket bolt.
Remove the breather hose from the ECC.
Unplug the electrical connector (1).

Fig 10: Rear Axle Remove And Install
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Lower the driveline module (1).
Disengage axle shaft.
Remove nut and washer from halfshaft to left rear hub.
Remove halfshaft from rear hub. If hard to remove or sticking, use a punch and hammer to tap out.