Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 x 10 inch
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J 24426 Outer Wheel Bearing Race Installer
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J 24427 Inner Wheel Bearing Race Installer
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J 44419 Hub Bearing Installer
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J 44420 Differential Bearing Installer
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 rear axle hub seal must be replaced anytime the rear axle hub assembly is removed from the axle housing.
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The wheel studs are serviced separately from the rear axle hub.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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 See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake
Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
4. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the rear axle nut retaining ring.
6. Remove the rear wheel bearing adjuster key.