Sierra 3500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
Note: If the rear axle hub assembly does not fully seat itself onto the axle shaft spindle and is removed, the rear axle hub seal must be replaced.
15. Install the rear axle hub.
Note: Install the rear wheel bearing adjuster nut by hand.
16. Using the J 2222-C wrench , adjust the rear wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment See: Axle Bearing/Adjustments.
17. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair.
18. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake
Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
19. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
20. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection See: Differential Assembly/Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures.
21. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
