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Rear Drive Shaft: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor, and then remove the extension case. Refer to , REMOVAL , Extension Case.
  3. Pull out the rear driveshaft from center differential assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Drive Shaft And Reduction Drive Gear
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  4. Remove the drive plate and driven plate.