Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of J 45860 & J 8092 Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Installation Tools
    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: View Of Axle Shaft Bearing & Installation Tools 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: View Of Axle Shaft Seal & 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 .
  10. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch axle) or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  11. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor ReplacementΒ .
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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