K 30 P/U 4WD V6-262 4.3L (1985)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
Coil Spring Suspension
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Remove hub cap and cotter pin.
3.
Remove brake caliper. Do not allow caliper to hang from brake hose.
4.
Remove retaining nut, then the hub and disc assembly.
5.
Remove outer wheel bearing.
6.
To remove inner bearing, pry out grease seal, then remove seal and inner bearing.
7.
Reverse procedure to install, then adjust wheel bearings as previously described.
Leaf Spring Suspension
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove dust cap, if equipped.
3.
Remove locking hub as outlined under LOCKING HUBS.
4.
Remove disc brake caliper and position aside. Do not allow caliper to hang from brake hose.
5.
Remove wheel bearing outer locknut, lock ring and wheel bearing inner adjusting nut.
6.
Remove hub and disc assembly, and outer wheel bearing.
7.
Remove oil seal, inner wheel bearing and inner and outer bearing cups using a suitable drift.
8.
Reverse procedure to install. Adjust wheel bearings as outlined under ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE/WHEEL BEARING.
