Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Unload the torsion bar. Refer to Suspension and Steering; Suspension; Torsion Bar; Service and Repair; Torsion Bar and Support Assembly
Replacement.
3. Remove the tire and the wheel.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Remove the drive axle nut.
6. Remove the drive axle washer.
7. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control; Brakes; Disc Brake System; Brake Rotor/Disc.
8. Disengage the half shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the halfshaft in order to protect the
half shaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with a hammer. Do not attempt to remove the halfshaft from the hub and bearing assembly at this
time.