Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1428

Fig. 103: Driving Inner Bearing Cup Into Wheel Hub
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9. Drive the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 24427 (2) and the J 8092 (1).

See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 104: Inner Hub Bearing
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10. Install the inner bearing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 105: J 8092 & J 44420
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11. Using the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the new oil seal. Ensure the seal is fully

seated in the hub bore.

12. Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9) or Rear

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JH7) .

13. Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.

Fig. 106: Wheel Hub & Axle Housing
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14. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.

IMPORTANT: If the wheel hub assembly does not fully seat itself onto the

axle shaft spindle and is removed, the wheel hub seal must
be replaced.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 Driveline/Axle Rear Drive Axle - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado