Rear Axle Shaft Removal

The rear axle shaft must be disconnected from the differential housing before the differential carrier can be removed. A slide hammer is required to withdraw the axle together with the brake back plate as a unit as shown above.

Vital Jacking Points at High

                                    Vital and Safety Jack Up points prior to clutch removal and replacement incl. Rear Differential Carrier Unit at the Back. Note: the wheel lugs at the back are loose awaiting for disconnection of the rear driveshaft in order that the Rear Differential Carrier can be removed.