Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Axle Assembly: Removal
- Remove the rear wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
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NOTE: Right side shown left side similar.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolts and position the wheel speed sensors aside.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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NOTE: Right side shown left side similar.
Remove and discard the anchor plate bolts, position and support the calipers aside.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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- Mark the driveshaft and pinion flange for reassembly.
- Remove and discard the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Position and support the driveshaft aside.
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
If equipped Remove and discard the pinion nose damper bolts and remove the pinion nose damper.
Torque: 46 lb.ft (62 Nm)
- Remove and discard the rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts and position the rear stabilizer bar aside.
Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
- Remove the brake line bracket bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove and discard the vent hose retainer, and position aside the rear axle housing vent hose.
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NOTE: Make sure the axle assembly vent tube and elbow is not damaged or blocked.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.