Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 inch - 10
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
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J 24426 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Outer
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J 24427 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Inner
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J 44419 Hub Outer Bearing Race Installer
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J 44420 Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Important: 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
).
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. It is not necessary to remove the brake caliper from the bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket
Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel))Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (With Dual Rear
Wheel) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Caliper
Bracket Replacement (With Dual Rear Wheel)).
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement (See: Seals and Gaskets/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Shaft and/or
Gasket Replacement).
5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
6. Remove the key.
