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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 C

Wheel Bearing Adjustment: Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 4.8 CSECTION Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .

Fig 1: Axle Nut Retaining Ring

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Remove the hub adjuster nut retaining ring.

Fig 2: Adjusting Nut Lock Key

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Remove the adjuster nut lock key.

Fig 3: View Of Adjusting Nut Using J 2222-C

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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