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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the following with a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant:
    • The outer wheel bearing
    • The inner wheel bearing
    • The outer wheel bearing cup
    • The inner wheel bearing cup
    • The axle housing
  2. Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.
    3. Fig 1: Outer Bearing
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  3. Install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Outer Bearing Cup
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  4. Drive the bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 44419  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Bearing Cup Using J 44419 & J 8092
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  5. Install the retaining ring into the groove. Make sure the retaining ring is fully and evenly seated in the groove.
    Fig 4: Retaining Ring
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  6. Install the inner bearing cup.
    Fig 5: Inner Bearing Cup
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  7. Drive the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 24427  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    Fig 6: Insert Inner Bearing Cup Using J 24427 & J 8092
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  8. Install the inner bearing.
    Fig 7: Inner Bearing
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    IMPORTANT: Each time you replace the wheel hub bearing, install a new oil seal in order to prevent the wheel hub from leaking.
  9. Install the new oil seal using the J 44420  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
  10. Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  11. Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
    12. Fig 8: Install New Oil Seal Using J 44420 & J 8092
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  12. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
    Fig 9: Wheel Hub & Axle Housing
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  13. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C. 
  14. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
  15. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
  16. Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
  17. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  18. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION-FRONT DRIVE AXLE  .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 10: Install Adjusting Nut To Hub Using J 2222-C
G01480665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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