Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1526

Installation .

4. Remove the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal

Replacement .

5. Mark the relationship of the hub to the rotor.

6. Place the hub and rotor assembly on a hydraulic press.

7. Press the wheel studs out of the hub and rotor assembly.

8. Separate the hub from the rotor.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 50: View Of Wheel Studs, Hub & Rotor Assembly - Rear (W/Dual Wheels)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Align the hub and the rotor.

2. Install each of the new wheel studs into the hub and rotor assembly by performing the

following:

1. Install the stud.

2. Install 4 washers to the stud.

3. Install a lug nut to the stud with the flat side of the nut toward the washers.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

4. Tighten the lug nut to draw the stud into the hub and rotor assembly.

5. Inspect the hub and rotor assembly to ensure the stud is seated completely.

6. Remove the lug nut and the washers.

3. Install the hub and rotor assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup,

and/or Seal Replacement .

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

5. Lower the vehicle.

FRONT BRAKE SHIELD REPLACEMENT (JD9, JF3, JF7)

Fig. 51: View Of Disc Brake Splash Shield
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

CAUTION:

Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

FRONT BRAKE SHIELD REPLACEMENT (JH6, JH7)

Fig. 52: View Of Disc Brake Splash Shield
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and

Installation .

3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing,

and Seal Replacement (2500) or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal
Replacement (1500) .

1

Disc Brake Splash Shield
Tip: Align the relief in the forward edge of the disc brake splash shield with the
steering arm on the steering knuckle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 BRAKES Disc Brakes - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado