Rear wheel bearings

2011 GMC SIERRA
65,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PJSHARK
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Hi, watched your video about wheel bearing removal and install, excellent instructions. My problem is the black plastic spacer between bearing and internal sleeve, one was damaged when I was removing the bearing and I want to know what they are called so I can order new ones. I would greatly appreciate information on this. I checked all over internet but cannot seem to find them. Thank you.
Jun 30, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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Good morning

What series? 1500, 2500 or 3500?

Can you post a picture of what you see?

Roy
Jun 30, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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Hi Roy. It is a 1500 SLE, 4x4, z71. I sent a picture of the part. Hope you can see it. Thanks for the quick response .
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Jun 30, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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That is the wheel speed sensor tone ring.

Do you have the special tool to install it?

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement:

Special Tools:
* J-8092 - Driver Handle
* J-21128 - Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
* J-23690 - Bearing Installer
* J-2619-01 - Slide Hammer
* J-45857 - Tone Wheel and/or Bearing Remover
* J-45860 - Tone Ring Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures > Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement > Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (See: Wheel Speed Sensor > Removal and Replacement > Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly > Removal and Replacement > Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly > Removal and Replacement > Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)).
5. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft > Removal and Replacement > Rear Axle Shaft Replacement).


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6. Remove the axle shaft seal, the bearing and the wheel speed sensor ring from the axle housing using the J-2619-01 - Slide Hammer (1) and the J-45857 - Tone Wheel and/or Bearing Remover (2).

Installation Procedure


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1. Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J-45860 - Tone Ring Installer (1) and the J-8092 - Driver Handle (2).
2. Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
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Jun 30, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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PJSHARK
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Thanks for the information. Speed sensor tone ring looks to me that it just sits between bearing and internal sleeve, is that right or not. I looked for video but could not find for rear.
Jun 30, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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No, you need to drive it in as the instructions said. It is in there solid.

Roy
Jun 30, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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Okay Roy, I see now how it is done.Thanks for your help.
Jun 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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You are welcome.

Roy
Jun 30, 2018 at 12:05 PM