GM 22740470 Wheel Hub, Front

First, remove the front wheel lug nuts and raise the vehicle on jackstands to remove the hub assembly. Remove the tire and on a 4WD model, take off the hub cover and use a socket combined with large breaker bar to unscrew off driveaxle/hub nut. Brake disc as well as wheel speed sensor should be pulled out of the hub after that remove the hub retaining bolts from steering knuckle as well as disc shield. In case it is necessary tap out of side to side then pull out of steering knuckle. Before fitting a new hub assembly, clean mating surfaces at steering knuckle, bearing flange and knuckle bore. Afterward fit bearing assembly into steering knuckle (or onto drive-axle for 4WD models). Put brake disc, caliper mounting bracket, caliper and wheel speed sensor back in place (for 4WD models). Reinstall driveaxle/hub nut torquing it to specifications. Lastly put back wheel on jack stands finally tighten lug nuts to specifications while lowering vehicle.

The first step is to remove the axleshaft and oil seal.

The bearings should be adjusted by tightening the adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs, then backing it off and tightening it hand-tight.

The initial steps to remove and install components in the front differential of selectable 4WD systems are as follows: Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Raise the vehicle securely on jackstands. Remove the right front wheel. Remove the differential carrier splash shield if equipped. Drain the lubricant from the front differential. For 4WD systems, unbolt the right driveaxle from the axleshaft flange and support it out of the way. Remove the front axle shift motor and, if applicable, disconnect the front stabilizer link or remove the front shock absorber/coil spring assembly. On 2500/3500 models, remove the front axle bracket bolts and slide the bracket forward for additional clearance. Support the differential carrier with a floor jack and a block of wood.

1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder facing in, using a bearing driver or a socket with an outside diameter slightly smaller than that of the bearing. 2. Install a new seal and deflector, lubricating the lips of the seal with multi-purpose grease. 3. Carefully drive in the axle shaft with a soft-face hammer. 4. Fill the differential with the proper lubricant. 5. Install the driveaxle and differential carrier splash shield. 6. Install the wheel and lug nuts. 7. Lower the vehicle. 8. Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. 9. Check for proper operation.

1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder facing in, using a bearing driver or a socket with an outside diameter slightly smaller than that of the bearing. 2. Install a new seal and deflector, lubricating the lips of the seal with multi-purpose grease. 3. Carefully drive in the axle shaft with a soft-face hammer. 4. Fill the differential with the proper lubricant. 5. Install the driveaxle and differential carrier splash shield. 6. Install the wheel and lug nuts. 7. Lower the vehicle. 8. Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specifications. 9. Check for proper operation.

Into the steering knuckle and, on 4WD models, onto the end of the driveaxle.

The initial steps to remove and install components in the front differential of selectable 4WD systems are as follows: Loosen the wheel lug nuts. Raise the vehicle securely on jackstands. Remove the right front wheel. Remove the differential carrier splash shield if equipped. Drain the lubricant from the front differential. For 4WD systems, unbolt the right driveaxle from the axleshaft flange and support it out of the way. Remove the front axle shift motor and, if applicable, disconnect the front stabilizer link or remove the front shock absorber/coil spring assembly. On 2500/3500 models, remove the front axle bracket bolts and slide the bracket forward for additional clearance. Support the differential carrier with a floor jack and a block of wood.

The old bearing can be extracted from the housing using a bearing puller and slide hammer.

After removing the axleshaft and rear wheels, the brake disc and retaining ring/key should be removed from the end of the axle housing.