Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The wheel speed sensor ring is NOT serviced separately. The hub and wheel speed senor ring are serviced as an assembly.
The wheel hub seal must be replaced anytime the wheel hub assembly is removed from the axle housing.

Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)

NOTE:

In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket.

Remove the brake caliper bracket. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH9) , or Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH6)
Remove the axle shaft. Rear Axle Shaft and Gasket Replacement
Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
Remove the key.
Using the J-2222-C wrench, and loosen the adjusting nut.
Remove the adjusting nut.
NOTE:
If the oil seal remains on the axle hub, remove the seal using a suitable seal removal tool.

Remove the hub from the axle housing.
Remove the rotor, if necessary. Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6) , or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH9)
Using a suitable seal removal tool, remove the oil seal from the wheel hub.
Remove the inner hub bearing.
Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the inner hub bearing cup.
Remove the retaining ring from the wheel hub.
Using the J-24426 installer (2) and the J-8092 handle (1), remove the outer hub bearing and bearing cup.