Escalade AWD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2010)
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: Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear
Drive Axle/Wheel Bearing Adjustment)
17. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Seals and Gaskets/Service
and Repair/Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement).
18. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake
System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series))Rear Brake Caliper
Bracket Replacement (2500 Series) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series)).
19. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
20. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) (See: Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level
Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
(10.5 Inch Axle)).
21. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
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J 8608 - Pinion bearing Cup Installer
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J 24433 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 37624 - Pinion Bearing Installer
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J 44414 - Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Note: Observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, prior to disassembly. These
components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc. Reassemble all the components in the exact places in which
you removed the parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly.