Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1426

Fig. 96: Outer Hub Bearing & Bearing Cup
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15. Remove the outer hub bearing and bearing cup using the J 24426 (2) and the J 8092 (1).

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Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

1. Lubricate the following with a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant:

The outer wheel bearing

The inner wheel bearing

The outer wheel bearing cup

The inner wheel bearing cup

The axle hub spindle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 97: Wheel Hub Outer Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 98: Wheel Hub Outer Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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