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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 hub spindle
    2. Fig 1: Wheel Hub Outer Bearing
    GM666187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.
    3. Fig 2: Driving Bearing Cup Into Wheel Hub
    GM666203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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.

  3. Using the J 44419  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
    4. Fig 3: Wheel Hub Retaining Ring
    GM666208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the retaining ring is fully and evenly seated in the groove.

  4. Install the retaining ring into the groove.
    5. Fig 4: Outer Hub Bearing And Bearing Cup
    GM695766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the outer bearing assembly rotates freely in the hub

  5. Using the J 24426  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), turn the wheel hub over and seat the outer bearing assembly against the retaining ring.
    6. Fig 5: Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Cup
    GM666217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Turn the wheel hub over and install the inner bearing cup.
    7. Fig 6: Driving Inner Bearing Cup Into Wheel Hub
    GM666250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Using the J 24427  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub.
    8. Fig 7: Inner Hub Bearing
    GM666251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the inner bearing.
    9. Fig 8: J 8092 & J 44420
    GM720311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the seal is fully seated in the hub bore.

  9. Using the J 44420  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the new oil seal.
  10. Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) , Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) .
  11. Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
    12. Fig 9: Wheel Hub & Axle Housing
    GM685940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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.

  12. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
    13. Fig 10: Removing Adjusting Nut Using J 2222-C
    GM685938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Using the J 2222-C  wrench, install the adjusting nut to the hub.
  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 bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series) , Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series) .
  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 Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) , Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
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