Service Manual

[Godti]

Does anyone have a service manual for a 2004 tahoe??

I think my front wheel bearing is shot and I am going to replace it. Are aftermarket wheel bears/hubs okkay to use? Its half the price of the dealer.

 

[sasquatch]

i used to be a mechanic and i wouldn`t get bearings from autozone or any of the cheaper parts stores. we would let customers get the parts and we would install them but we stopped doing that because we would end up replacing the junk parts shortly after.

i`d stick to using premium parts like napa or carquest. or whatever stores are in your area. they`re a little more expensive but no where near dealer prices.

you`ll be happy you spent a little more.

 

[greengumby]

Does anyone have a service manual for a 2004 tahoe??

I think my front wheel bearing is shot and I am going to replace it. Are aftermarket wheel bears/hubs okkay to use? Its half the price of the dealer.

I do I have all 3 volumes

also here is the online stuff that i could get on short notice

Front Suspension

Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD)

* Tools Required
* J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the rotor.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.

Remove the wheel drive shaft nut retaining cover.

Important: Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.

6. Remove the wheel driveshaft assembly retaining nut (2) and washer (3) from the wheel driveshaft.

Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using J 45859 or equivalent.

 

[greengumby]

Remove the wheel hub and the 15-series bearing mounting bolts (4).

9. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (4) mounting bolts, 25/35 series.
10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.
11. Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, 25/35 series.
12. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (5).
13. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, 25/35 series.
14. Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:

o Nicks
o Cuts
o Dry or brittle
o Compression set

Installation Procedure

1. Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly.
2. Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.
3. Install the O-ring (7) to the steering knuckle, the 25/35 series. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing.

o Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) .

5. Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the vehicle, 25/35 series.

6. Install the wheel hub and bearing (5) and splash shield (6) to the vehicle, 15 series.
7. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, the 15 series.
8. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, 25/35 series.

o Tighten the wheel hub to knuckle bolts to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.) .

9. Install the nut (2) and washer (3) retaining the wheel drive shaft assembly to the wheel hub and bearing.

o Tighten the nut to 240 Nm (177 ft. lbs.) .

10. Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.

o Tighten the brake hose clip bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.) .

11. Install the rotor.
12. Install the tire and wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle.

 

[joeygill]

GreenGumby - I'm looking for a service manual too, any chance you have a softcopy of it?

 

[greengumby]

GreenGumby - I'm looking for a service manual too, any chance you have a softcopy of it?

I'm also looking for the software version it's a real PITA to lug 3 books around
sorry

 

[Godti]

Thanks for the input guys!!

 

[btrftw]

aww man so no electronic copy?

which one is better, chilton's or hayes?

thanks.

 

[radkon]

What you are looking for is commonly called GMSI (GM Service Information)

You can buy "gray market CD copies" for about $25

Covers up to 2005 GM models.

 

[tybardy]

I'm also looking for the software version it's a real PITA to lug 3 books around
sorry

hey what volumes do you have? I mean, what books do you have? I have a chilton but those are pretty basic, i always buy them when i get a car and throw it in the glove box for "just in caseys" but i would love to have something more comprehensive.