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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. Fig 1: Wheel Hub Outer Bearing
    GM666187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.
    3. Fig 2: Wheel Hub Outer Bearing Cup
    GM666199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
    4. Fig 3: Driving Bearing Cup Into Wheel Hub
    GM666203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Drive the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 44419  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .

    Drive the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub until it is just past the retaining ring groove. Do not bottom out the bearing assembly in the bore.

    5. Fig 4: Wheel Hub Retaining Ring
    GM666208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the retaining ring into the groove. Make sure the retaining ring is fully and evenly seated in the groove.
    6. Fig 5: Remove The Outer Hub Bearing & Bearing Cup J 24426 & J 8092
    GM695766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Turn the wheel hub over and seat the outer bearing assembly against the retaining ring using the J 24426  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  7. Ensure that the outer bearing assembly rotates freely in the hub.
    8. Fig 6: Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Cup
    GM666217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn the wheel hub over and install the inner bearing cup.
    9. Fig 7: Drive The Inner Bearing Cup Into The Wheel Hub Using J 24427 & J 8092
    GM666250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Drive the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 24427  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 8: Inner Hub Bearing
    GM666251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the inner bearing.
    11. Fig 9: J 8092 & J 44420
    GM720311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The rubber outer sealing rings of the oil seal must be driven into the wheel hub first.
  11. Install the new oil seal using the J 44420  (2) and the J 8092  (1). See Special Tools .
  12. Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
  13. Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
    14. Fig 10: Wheel Hub & Axle Housing
    GM685940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the wheel hub assembly does not fully seat itself onto the axle shaft spindle and is removed, the wheel hub seal must be replaced.
  14. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
    15. Fig 11: Removing Adjusting Nut Using J 2222-C
    GM685938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C  .
  16. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
  17. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
  18. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
  19. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  20. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (11.5 Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5LD Inch Axle)  or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles) .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
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