Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Tools needed for service and repair of the rear drive axle, namely the rear Axle Shaft seal or bearing change will include: universal driver handle (J 8092), axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128), bearing installer (J 23690), slide hammer(J 2619-01), and rear axle seal and bearing remover (J 44685). Start by lifting the vehicle and removing the tire and wheel assembly. Next, remove the Axle Shaft. Use the rear axle seal and bearing remover (J 44685) and the slide hammer (J 2619-01) to remove Axle Shaft bearing and seal. For installation, use the bearing installer (J 23690) and universal driver handle (J 8092) to install the axle bearing to install it further with the use of axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128) to install the Axle Shaft seal. Rebolt the Axle Shaft and the tire and wheel assembly. Lastly, take the appropriate axle lubricant and fill the rear axle, and bring down the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the rear wheel bearing/hub on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Starting with the rear Wheel Bearing/hub replacement process require vehicle support along with the removal of tire and wheel assembly. After raising and supporting the vehicle you should remove the brake rotor then disconnect the Wheel Speed Sensor electrical connector if your abs system is installed. Position the stabilizer link out of the knuckle's way by removing its stabilizer link bolt to access the Wheel Bearing/hub nuts. Begin by taking out the Wheel Bearing/hub assembly from the knuckle after removing its 4 nuts. Place the Wheel Bearing/hub assembly on the knuckle before you install the 4 Wheel Bearing/hub assembly nuts to a torque of 63 n.m (47 lb ft). The next step includes reconnecting the stabilizer link bolt at the knuckle and restoring power to the Wheel Speed Sensor's electrical connector during abs-equipped installations. The last step includes reinstalling the brake rotor before placing the tire and wheel assembly on. Then, properly lower the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the front wheel bearing, hub, and seal on a 4WD pickup or utility on Chevrolet S10?
A: To replace the front Wheel Hub as well as part and the seal on a 4wd pickup or utility vehicle, the vehicle has to be lifted and supported by safe stands, the tire and wheel to be removed. Install a punch in the rotor vanes to stop turning, and remove the drive axle nut and washer. Next, take out the rotor and separate the wheel drive shaft from the Wheel Hub and bearing by hitting its outer end with a hammer while the wheel drive shaft of the wheel is not removed at this point using a brass drift pressed against it. Unfasten the Wheel Speed Sensor mounting bolt and the Wheel Speed Sensor from the Wheel Hub and the bearing, followed by the Wheel Hub and the bearing to the Steering Knuckle mounting bolts while making sure to lay the Wheel Hub and the bearing on the Wheel Hub studs on the outboard side to prevent a possibility of damaging the bearing seal or contamination of the same. Unscrew the Wheel Hub and bearing off the Steering Knuckle and remove the splash shield, then pedal the Wheel Hub and bearing seal. For installation, begin by putting the Wheel Hub and bearing seal on the Wheel Hub and bearing, and attach the splash shield to the Steering Knuckle, ensuring proper alignment. Mount the Wheel Hub and bearing assembly to the Steering Knuckle, align the threaded holes, and tighten the mount bolts to the value of 105 nm (77 ft. Lbs.). Then, install the Wheel Speed Sensor and mounting bolt and bear tight 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs). Replace the rotor, retouch the rotor vanes using punch in the rotor vanes, then put in the drive axle washer and nut, causing the nut to be tightened to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). Finally, install the tire and wheel before the vehicle is lowered.