LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Front Suspension >> Front Suspension System >> Repair Instructions >> Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD Pickup and Utilities) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning.
  4. Remove the drive axle nut.
  5. Remove the drive axle washer.
  6. Remove the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- FRONT in Disc Brakes.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Axle Nut And Washer (RWD) (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the wheel drive shaft in order to protect the wheel drive shaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with a hammer. Do not attempt to remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing at this time.
    Fig 2: Disengaging Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub And Bearing (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt From Wheel Hub And Bearing (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Lay the wheel hub and bearing on the wheel hub studs on the outboard side. This prevents damage or contamination to the bearing seal.
  11. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle.
  12. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 5: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing To Steering Knuckle (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the wheel hub and bearing seal from the wheel hub and bearing.
    Fig 6: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing Seal From Wheel Hub And Bearing (4WD Pickup and Utilities)
    G01670494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals