Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
8. Remove the wheel hub and the 15-series bearing mounting bolts (4).
9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (4) mounting bolts, 25/35 series.
10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.
11. Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, 25/35 series.
12. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (5).
13. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, 25/35 series.
14. Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:
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Nicks
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Cuts
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Dry or brittle
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Compression set
Installation Procedure
1. Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly.
2. Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.
3. Install the O-ring (7) to the steering knuckle, the 25/35 series.
4. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing.
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Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the vehicle, 25/35 series.
