Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2284

8. Connect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor.

9. Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

10. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6, JH7) or Front Brake

Rotor Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7) .

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

12. Lower the vehicle.

FRONT WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT (1500)

Fig. 35: View Of Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal (1500)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

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

2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JH6, JH7) or

Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7) .

3. Remove the speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (JD9,

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

TORSION BAR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (BUSHING STYLE)

Tools Required

J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

JF3, JF7) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (JH6, JH7)

4. For vehicles equipped with 4WD, remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel

bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) or
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .

1

Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 180 N.m (133 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 36: J 36202, Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

2. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember. See Special Tools.

3. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed

from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut. See Special Tools.

NOTE:

Use care when handling the torsion bars in order to avoid
chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will
result in premature failure of the torsion bars.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado