2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the rear axle hub.
4. Use a pry bar to pry the rear axle hub off of the axle.
5. Remove the axle spacer from the axle.
6. Remove the nuts and bolts that secure the rear axle to the swingarm.
7. Slide the rear axle out of the swingarm.
8. Be careful not to damage the seals on the rear axle as you remove it.