Section 4 (Rear Driveline Module): 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.
Remove the drain plug (1) and 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.
Unplug the electrical connector (1).
Remove breather hose off of ECC.

Fig 10: Rear Axle Remove And Install
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Lower the driveline module (1).
Disengage both halfshafts.
Remove driveline module.
Remove the ECC bolts.
Separate the ECC from the RDA.