Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual — part 67

5. Remove axle flange nuts (1) from axle (2).

6. Pull axle shaft and backing plate out of axle tube

until axle bearing (1) is exposed.

7. Remove O-ring (2) from the axle bearing.

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8. Remove axle shaft (1) from axle tube and backing

plate.

9. Remove axle vent hose (1) from axle vent (2) and

cover bracket.

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10. Remove propeller shaft.

11. Remove stabilizer bar (1) clamp (2) from axle.

12. Support axle with jack.

13. Remove track bar from axle.

14. Remove shock absobers (1) from axle brackets

(2).

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15. Remove upper control arms (2) from axle brack-

ets (1).

16. Remove lower control arms (1) from axle brackets

(2).

17. Lower axle from vehicle and remove coil springs

and insulators.

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