SECTION 5-C 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7 1950 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When to Remove Rear Axle Assembly The 1950 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings or strut rods, or [...]