Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
- Remove the axle nut dust cover (4).
- Remove the cotter pin (2) and retainer (3) from the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.
- Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
- Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using J 45859 (2) or equivalent.
- Remove the wheel hub and bearing (1) from the vehicle.