K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
Wheel Bearing: Technical Service Bulletins
Drive Train - Revised Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedure
File In Section: 04 - Driveline Axle
Bulletin No.: 02-04-20-002
Date: May, 2002
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedure
Models:
2001-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and G-Van Models with 10.5 and 11.5 Inch Axles
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Wheel Bearing Adjustment procedure in the Rear Drive Axle sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace
the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within Service Information (SI). If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a
reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Preliminary Inspection
Important:
Ensure the brakes are fully released and do not drag.
Pull or push the tire at the top back and forth in order to test the wheel bearing play.
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Use a pry bar under the tire as an alternative.
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If the wheel bearing adjustment is correct, the movement will be barely noticeable.
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If the movement is excessive, adjust the bearings.
Adjustment Procedure Tools Required J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
1.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2.
Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement.
3.
Remove the hub adjuster nut retaining ring.
