C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997)
Axle Nut: Specifications
Rear
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Tool Required:
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
1. Adjusting nut.
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Tighten:
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Adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) while turning the hub.
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Back-off locknut and retighten to 41 to 54 Nm (30 to 40 ft. lbs.) while hub is rotated.
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Back-off nut 135 to 150°.
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Final bearing adjustment is 0.025 to 0.25 mm (0.001 to 0.010 inch).
2. Lockwasher and outer locknut.
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Bend one ear of the lockwasher over inner nut 30° minimum.
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Bend one ear of the lockwasher over outer nut 60° minimum.
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Tighten nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
