Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 99: Driving Bearing Cup Into Wheel Hub
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Drive the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 44419 (2) and the J 8092 (1).

See Special Tools.

Drive the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub until it is just past the retaining ring groove.
Do not bottom out the bearing assembly in the bore.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 100: Wheel Hub Retaining Ring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Install the retaining ring into the groove. Make sure the retaining ring is fully and evenly

seated in the groove.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 101: Outer Hub Bearing & Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Turn the wheel hub over and seat the outer bearing assembly against the retaining ring using

the J 24426 (2) and the J 8092 (1). See Special Tools.

7. Ensure that the outer bearing assembly rotates freely in the hub.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 102: Wheel Hub Inner Bearing Cup
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Turn the wheel hub over and install the inner bearing cup.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1427