LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 996 (Rear Wheel Steering System) >> Repair Instructions >> Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the axle nut dust cover (4).
    Fig 1: Removing Axle Nut Dust Cover
    GM792872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cotter pin (2) and retainer (3) from the wheel drive shaft nut.
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.
  7. Fig 2: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing Retaining Bolts
    GM792873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
  9. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using J 45859  (2) or equivalent.
    Fig 3: Separating Wheel Drive Shaft From The Wheel Hub And Bearing
    GM876138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing From The Vehicle
    GM876139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.