Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Using J 45860 & J 8092
    GM885621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J 45860Β  (1) and the J 8092Β  (2). See Special ToolsΒ .
  2. Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
  3. Fig 2: Installing The Axle Shaft Bearing Using J 23690 Or J 29709 & J 8092
    GM695758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690Β  (1) and the J 8092Β  (2). See Special ToolsΒ .
  5. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
  6. Fig 3: Installing Axle Shaft Seal Using J 21128
    GM885624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the axle shaft seal using the J 21128Β  . See Special ToolsΒ .
  8. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
  9. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 W/O JL4, 9.5, 9.5LD Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4) in Rear Drive Axle.
  10. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  11. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - RearΒ .
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 LD Axle) or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5 Inch HD and 10.5 Inch Axles) in Rear Drive Axle.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.