I finally got my new shift fork in and was wondering if anyone on here has changed one before?

I have been reading a lot of contradictory information out there. Do I keep the pass. wheel on? Remove sway bay link? Drop the differential?

 

Dropping the diff is so easy. can have it out in 30 minutes with air tools.

 

I was able to replace mine by removing the p/s axle tube. But the diff isn't terrible to drop down if you prefer.

 

If I had access to air tools I would but I will be doing this old fashioned.

Do I need to remove the pass tire and cv to pull the pass side axle tube?

Thank yall for the replies.

 

Well I ended up unbolting the front diff mount, ps axle tube frame mount, cv shaft, took out the sway bar link, and unbolted the axle tube from the diff. I had to use a chisel to seperate it though.

It took me about 4.5 hours with only hand tools in my driveway.