C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
6. Make sure the bearing cones are seated and in contact with the spindle shoulder.
7. Back off the adjusting nut and retighten the adjusting nut while rotating the hub.
8. Back off the adjusting nut.
9. Retighten the adjusting nut while rotating the hub assembly.
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Tighten the adjusting nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
10. Back off the adjusting nut 135 - 150 degrees.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the lock washer
2. Bend one tang of the retaining washer over a flat of the adjusting nut to a minimum of 30 degrees.
3. Install the outer retaining nut.
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Tighten the outer retaining nut to a minimum of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
4. Make the final bearing adjustment 0.025 - 0.25 mm (0.001 - 0.010 inch).
5. Bend one tang of the retaining washer over a flat of the outer nut to a minimum of 60 degrees.
6. Add wheel bearing grease in the bearings.
7. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Replacement (10 1/2 In Ring Gear).
