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Tools Required

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J 2222-C  Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench. See Special Tools .

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Axle Nut Retaining Ring
    GM685935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hub adjuster nut retaining ring.
    4. Fig 2: Retaining Key
    GM685937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the adjuster nut lock key.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Adjusting Nut Using J 2222-C
    GM685938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Tighten the wheel bearing adjusting nut using the J 2222-C  . See Special Tools .

    Rotate the hub in the opposite direction to the way the adjuster nut is turning.

    Ensure the inner bearing and the seal seats against the spindle shoulder.

    Tighten:  Tighten the adjusting nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

  6. Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise until the nut is loose using the J 2222-C  . See Special Tools .
  7. Turn the adjusting nut clockwise until the nut contacts the bearing cone. Torque on the nut must be zero to finger tight.
    8. Fig 4: Retaining Key
    GM685937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert the adjusting nut lock key into the keyway using one of the following procedures:
    • If the adjusting nut slot is in alignment with the keyway in the axle spindle, insert the adjusting nut lock key into the keyway in the axle spindle.
      • IMPORTANT: Do not turn the adjusting nut more than one slot counterclockwise in order to align the adjusting nut slot with the keyway in the axle spindle.
    • If the adjusting nut slot is not aligned with the keyway in the axle spindle, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise until the adjusting nut slot is in alignment with the keyway in the axle spindle and insert the adjusting nut lock key.
    9. Fig 5: Axle Nut Retaining Ring
    GM685935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the retaining ring.
  10. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
  11. Inspect the lubricant level and add, 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) .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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