Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (6-Lug Wheel) .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Using the J-45857 remover (1) and the J-2619-01 hammer (2), remove axle shaft seal and bearing first, then follow with removal of reluctor/wheel speed sensor ring.