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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the front differential carrier shield bolts.
  3. Remove the front differential carrier shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts
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