2018 - JK - JEEP WRANGLER - 3.6L V6 V.V.T.

03 - Differential and Driveline/Front Axle - 216FBI/Removal

REMOVAL

Primary Related LOP Description Skill Level Skill Category

LOP

02 11 01 01 - Axle, front assembly AWD/4 X 4 equipped 2 - Skilled 3

02130650 Universal joint, front axle shaft Related operation for U joint- - -
Right side

02130651 Universal joint, front axle shaft Related operation for U joint- - -
Left side

NOTE: Procedure is the same for a 4x2 tube axle

except for propeller shaft and axle vent
removal.
1. With transmission in neutral, position vehicle on
hoist.
2. Position and secure a lift under the axle.
3. Mark an installation reference line across the front
propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).

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4. Disconnect Tru-Lok wiring connectors (1,2) and axle
vent hose.

5. Remove brake calipers and rotors.

6. Remove wheel speed sensors (1) from hub bearings.
7. Remove brake lines and sensor wiring from axle.

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8. Remove stabilizer bar links (1) from axle brackets (2).

9. Remove shock absorbers (1) from axle brackets (2).

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10. Remove track bar bolt (1) and track bar (2) from axle
bracket.

11. Remove steering damper (1) from axle bracket (2).

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12. Remove drag link (1) and tie rod ends (2) from
steering knuckles.

13. Remove upper control arms (1) from axle brackets

(2).

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14. Mark lower control arm cams (1) for installation
reference and loosen nuts (2).
15. Lower axle enough to remove coil springs from axle.
16. Remove lower control arm bolts remove axle from
vehicle.