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Originally Posted by bheston
1999 Silverado 2500 4x4 6.0L
I had a squeeking sound in the rear end, U-joints all fine, then noticed my right rear wheel had some fluid on it. I pulled the brake caliper off and it looks fine, slipped the rotor off and found fluid coming from the axle seal.
I assume I need to replace wheel bearing and seal, and the axle shaft looks like it has to come out but I haven't done one of these before. Do I have to open the differetial? What holds the axle in place? I have read that the bearing is either pressed into the axle tube or pressed onto the axle shaft, anyone know what is true? I have a slide hammer if I need to pound it out of the tube, any other specialty tools needed?
TIA guys, this site is great!
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using a repair manual open the rear diff cover. both wheels off the ground . then rotate the axle to reveal the locking hardware.
pull axles out. using a slide hammer with jaws remove the bearings/seals. not needing a lot of force.
on installing use a large socket and tap into place.
replace both at this time. not just one side.
if the brake shield is rusted out a good time to replace that as well.....