16. Locate the driver side rear lower control arm pocket. Mark
the frame 1-3/8’’ from the control arm pivot hole and 90
degrees to the bottom of the pocket where the cross
member was mounted. Using a die grinder, cut all the
way around the pocket. Discard removed portion of the
pocket.
SEE FIGURES 15-16
17. Still working on the driver side rear lower control arm
pocket, locate the tab on the pocket towards the rear of
the vehicle. You will need to cut and sand a radius in the
rear side of the pocket in order to clear the differential
housing.
SEE FIGURE 17
14. Remove the front drive shaft bolts where they attach to
the front differential. Support the end of the driveshaft
before removing the front differential.
SEE FIGURE 13
15. Supporting the differential, remove the 3 differential mount
bolts and save for re-installation. Remove the differential
from the vehicle.
SEE FIGURE 14
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FIGURE 13 - STEP 14
FIGURE 12 - STEP 13
FIGURE 14 - STEP 15
FIGURE 16 - STEP 16
FIGURE 15 - STEP 16
FIGURE 17 - STEP 17
2.15”
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