1998 chevy express van rear end noises while driving

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Removal Procedure Tools RequiredJ 38400
Caution: Keep fingers away from rear brake shoe springs to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and backing plate.

1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement



Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

2. Use the J 38400 in order remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring loop from the tab on the adjuster actuator.
2.1. Remove the loop end of the adjuster spring from the adjuster actuator. 2.2. Remove the straight end of the adjuster spring from the secondary brake shoe.



3. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes apart.
4. Remove the adjuster.

1. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes apart.



Important: Ensure that the adjuster (2) engages the brake shoes (4 and 5), the park brake actuator (3), and the adjuster actuator (1) properly.

2. Install the adjuster.



Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

3. Install the adjuster spring (1).
3.1. Install the straight end of the adjuster spring into the secondary brake shoe. 3.2. Install the loop end of the adjuster spring to the adjuster actuator.
4. Install the brake drum.

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Inside the van, all the way to the rear, on the side, will have a nice looking panel over it, remove panel and you'll see blower motor, held on with about 6 small screw's.

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Axle Shaft Bearing & Seal Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the axle shaft.
3. If replacing only the seal, remove the seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
4. If replacing the seal and bearing on the 8.6 inch axle, install the slide hammer and adapter behind the bearing and pull out the bearing and seal together.
5. If replacing the rear axle shaft seal and the bearing on the 9.75 inch axle, install the J 29712 or equivalent bearing puller into the axle housing behind the axle bearing.
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing by tightening the nut on the J 29712 bearing puller.

1. Install the axle shaft bearing using a suitable size driver. Drive the bearing into the housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
2. Lubricate the seal lip and install the seal with a suitable seal driver. Make sure the seal is fully seated in the axle tube.
3. Install the axle shaft.
4. Fill the rear axle with the correct lubricant.
5. Lower the vehicle.