Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
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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.
6. Install the wheel hub and bearing (5) and splash shield (6) to the vehicle, 15 series.
7. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, the 15 series.
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, 25/35 series.
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Tighten the wheel hub to knuckle bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
