Sierra 3500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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CH 49794 - Axle Hub Nut Socket
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DT 50289 - Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer
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DT 50290 - Wheel Bearing Installer Outer Bearing Cup
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DT 50291 - Wheel Bearing Race Installer-Outer
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DT 50292 - Wheel Bearing Race Installer- Inner
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle-3/4 x 10 inch
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Tools and Equipment/Rear Drive Axle).
Removal Procedure
Note:
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The wheel speed sensor ring is NOT serviced separately. The hub and wheel speed senor ring are serviced as an assembly.
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The wheel hub seal must be replaced anytime the wheel hub assembly is removed from the axle housing.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
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Note: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket.
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake
System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JD9))Rear Brake Caliper Bracket
