C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-305 5.0L (1988)
Axle And Hub Components
1. Install hub and rotor to the axle tube.
a. Be sure the bearings and the oil seal are positioned properly.
b. Apply a light coat of high melting point bearing lubricant to the contact surfaces and the outside of the axle tube.
2. Install thrust washer and adjusting nut.
Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut
3. Torque adjustment nut to 68 Nm (50 ft lb) while rotating wheel. Make sure bearing surfaces are in contact then back adjusting nut off 1/8 turn.
4. Install lock washer. Bend tangs of lock washer over flat of adjustment nut.
5. Install outer lock nut. Torque to 339 Nm (250 ft lb).
6. Install a new axle shaft gasket (if used) or apply RTV sealer.
