Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2222-C - Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 x 10 inch
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J 24426 - Outer Wheel Bearing Race Installer
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J 24427 - Inner Wheel Bearing Race Installer
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J 44419 - Hub Bearing Installer
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J 44420 - Differential Bearing Installer
Removal Procedure
Note:
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The wheel speed sensor ring is NOT serviced separately. The hub and wheel speed senor ring are serviced as an assembly.
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The wheel hub seal must be replaced anytime the wheel hub assembly is removed from the axle housing.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair.
Note: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement See: Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement.
5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
6. Remove the key.