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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .
  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
    G01480647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the key.
    Fig 2: Key
    G01480648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J 2222-C  .
    Fig 3: J 2222-C
    G01480649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the adjusting nut.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Nut
    G01480650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hub from the axle housing.
  10. Remove the rotor, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  11. Remove the oil seal from the wheel hub using a suitable seal removal tool.
    12. Fig 5: Removing Hub From Axle Housing
    G01480651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the inner hub bearing.
    Fig 6: Inner Hub Bearing
    G01480652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the inner hub bearing cup using a brass drift and a hammer.
    Fig 7: Removing Inner Hub Bearing Cup
    G01480653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the retaining ring from the wheel hub.
    Fig 8: Retaining Ring
    G01480654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the outer hub bearing and bearing cup using the J 24426  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
    Fig 9: J 8092 & J 24426
    G01480655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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