Before removing the half shaft, set the parking break, raise the vehicle on a hoist or, if no hoist is handy, compress the rear suspension with screw-style under-hoist jack stands. Remove plug 1 to drain the rear axle fluid, replac On V8 models, detach the rear exhaust system 2 and wheel/tire assembly 1 from the side where you will access the shaft. Get rid of wheel hub nut 1, stick the alignment index marks 3 on rubber coupler 1 and axle flange 2, then get rid of the three bolts/nuts attaching the propeller shaft rubber coupler to the axle flange. Take out the screw keeping the halfshaft(s) 2 attached to the axle assembly using a suitable screwdriver 1. If you have a drive-on hoist, fit a transmission jack close to the rear axle; if not, lift the back of the car, then place the jack under the car. Take out the forward mount isolator 1 screw and then the bolts that fasten the rear axle to the crossmember 1, two of them, with a short socket and a ratchet that is flexible at the end. Let down the rear axle, end the propeller shaft's connection and securely hold it with proper rope or wire 1. Remove the axle just a little so you can remove the halfshafts, dealing with one at a time and using caution around the axle seal. Be sure not to grab the halfshaft by the boots that fit inside or outside the end of the assembly so you do not bend the slinger while it is near the axle seal assembly. Detach the halfshaft from the hub and watch for wear on isolation washer 1. If it shows signs of wear, discard it. Lastly, take out seals 2 using a proper screwdriver.