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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (1500 Series) or Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (2500/3500 Series) in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
  5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
    6. Fig 1: Axle Nut Retaining Ring
    GM685935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the key.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Key
    GM685937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J 2222-C .
    8. Fig 3: Removing Adjusting Nut Using J 2222-C
    GM685938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the adjusting nut.
    9. Fig 4: Adjusting Adjusting Nut
    GM685939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hub from the axle housing.
    10. Fig 5: Wheel Hub & Axle Housing
    GM685940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rotor, if necessary. 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.
  11. Remove the oil seal from the wheel hub using a suitable seal removal tool.
  12. Remove the inner hub bearing.
    13. Fig 6: Inner Hub Bearing
    GM666251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the inner hub bearing cup using a brass drift and a hammer.
    14. Fig 7: Removing Inner Hub Bearing Cup
    GM768683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the retaining ring from the wheel hub.
    15. Fig 8: Wheel Hub Retaining Ring
    GM666208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the outer hub bearing and bearing cup using the J 24426  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    16. Fig 9: Remove The Outer Hub Bearing And Bearing Cup J 24426 & J 8092
    GM695766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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