Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2007)
Axle Bearing: 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 rear axle hub seal must be replaced anytime the rear axle hub assembly is removed from the axle housing.
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The wheel studs are serviced separately from the rear axle hub.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Note: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket.
4. Remove the rear axle shaft.
5. Remove the rear axle nut retaining ring.
