Drain the oil from the rear axle housing.
Disconnect the rear propeller shaft from the final drive gear flange.
Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the differential output shaft flanges and hang the shafts.
Loosen the rear axle mounting bolts.
Detach the rear axle from the bracket and remove the axle.
Installation of the rear axle is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- when installing the rear axle, avoid stress;
- replace the nuts of the rear axle mounting bolts;
- after installing the rear axle, fill the crankcase with oil.