GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Construction of this drum and hub assembly does not allow replacement with the hub assembly installed on the vehicle.

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the hub and drum assembly. Refer to Hub and Drum Assembly Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  3. Remove the following components:
  4. • The retaining bolts
    • The stud nuts or the wheel studs
  5. Separate the following components:
  6. 4.1. The drum
    4.2. The hub
    4.3. The oil deflector
  7. Press the wheel studs out of the drum.
  8. Replace any parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the drum to the hub.
  2. Align the drain holes.
  3. Apply a light coating of sealing compound to the oil deflector contact surface.
  4. Connect the oil deflector to the drum.
  5. Install the following components:
  6. • The retaining bolts
    • The stud nuts or the wheel studs
  7. Press the wheel studs into the drum.