GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2001
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GMC C Sierra - 2WD
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General Information
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General Information
🢒 Hub and Rotor Assembly Replacement
Tools Required
J 2222-C
Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Remove the axle shaft. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
.
Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
Remove the key.
Remove the adjusting nut using the
J 2222-C
.
Remove the adjusting nut.
Remove the hub from the axle housing.
Remove the rotor, if necessary. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Installation Procedure
Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the
J 2222-C
.
Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to
Wheel Bearing Adjustment
.
Install the axle shaft. Refer to
Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement
.
Install the brake caliper. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to
Lubricant Level Check
.
Lower the vehicle.