How do you change rear wheel bearings on a 99 Chevy silverado 4WD Do the bearings have to be pressed?

Answer 1

remove the differential cover,remove pinion shaft lock bolt,withdraw the pinion shaft part way,then rotate the dif untel the touches the case give you enought room to access the C-locks on the axle remove the C-locks,insert the pinion shaft back in,pull axles out,you need a slide hammer with a axle bearing remover attachmment to remove and bearing driver or a large socket reinstall good luck....haynes repair manual wll show you step by step