G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
Removing Outer Bearing & Cup
Removing bearing retainer ring
1. Remove wheel and axle shaft.
2. Disengage tang of retainer from slot or flat of locknut, then remove locknut from housing tube, Fig. 6.
3. Disengage tang of retainer from slot or flat of adjusting nut, then remove retainer.
4. Using tool shown in Fig. 6, remove adjusting nut from housing tube. Remove thrust washer.
5. Pull hub and drum assembly off axle housing. Remove oil seal and discard.
6. Using a suitable steel bar and an arbor press, press inner bearing cup from hub.
7. Using a suitable pliers, remove outer bearing retaining ring, Fig. 10.
8. Using an old axle shaft or equivalent, drive on axle shaft spacer to remove outer bearing assembly from hub.
9. Position axle shaft spacer and outer bearing into hub, ensuring larger side of bearing faces outer end of hub.
10. Position outer bearing cup into hub with thin edge facing toward outer end of hub, then press cup into hub.
11. Install retaining ring, then press cup into contact with ring.
12. Drive inner bearing cup into hub, then install new oil seal.
13. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to complete installation, then adjust wheel bearings.
