Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual — part 81

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 ELSD connector (1) if equipped.

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

cover bracket.

11. Remove propeller shaft.

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

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13. Support axle with jack.

14. Remove track bar from axle.

15. Remove shock absobers (1) from axle brackets

(2).

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

ets (1).

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