Silverado 2500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2005)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 inch - 10
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
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J 24426 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Outer
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J 24427 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Inner
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J 44419 Hub Outer Bearing Race Installer
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J 44420 Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting, See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly, See: Service and Repair
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. It is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake
System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair
4. Remove the axle shaft, See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair
5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
6. Remove the key.
7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J 2222-C.