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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the four wheel nuts and rear wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the rear wheel hub
castle nut . Remove the nut, and cone washer from
the rear wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove and discard the brake caliper mounting
bolts. Remove the rear brake caliper assembly from
the brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper
Removal procedure.
IMPORTANT
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the rear hub assembly from the bearing
carrier.
6. Remove the fasteners securing the rear bearing
carrier to the upper and lower control arms. Remove
the bearing carrier from the rear drive shaft.
7. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the
transmission splines.
FINAL DRIVE