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SECTION 3
Complete SS5-36/SS5-46 Drive and Rear End Assembly
Removing the SS5-36 and SS5-46 Rear End Assembly
Here, we are referring to the complete assembly including wheels, axle, housing, drive, and
drive motor. In order to remove this complete assembly from the vehicle, use the following
procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on a clean level surface.
2. Disconnect the batteries.
3. Lift the front of the vehicle and place blocks under the frame.
4. Lower the front of the vehicle onto jack stands.
5. Support the rear end assembly with a jack and jack stands.
6. Remove the bolts mounting the rear coil springs to the drive frame and
lower the entire frame and rear end assembly.
7. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
8. Disconnect the wires from the motor.
9. Disconnect the brake cables.
9. Remove the bolts from the rear end mounting brackets holding the rear end
assembly to the drive frame.
10. Remove the rear end assembly from the vehicle.
11. Install in reverse order.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands of adequate
capacity to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and
supporting devices of rated load capacity to support the vehicle
may result in serious injury and property damage.
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