Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
5. Tighten the wheel bearing adjusting nut using the J 2222-C.
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Rotate the hub in the opposite direction to the way the adjuster nut is turning.
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Ensure the inner bearing and the seal seats against the spindle shoulder.
TIGHTEN
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Adjusting nut to 70 Nm (52.0 lb ft).
6. Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise until the nut is loose using the J 2222-C.
7. Turn the adjusting nut clockwise until the nut contacts the bearing cone. Torque on the nut must be zero to finger tight.
8. Insert the adjusting nut lock key into the keyway using one of the following procedures:
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If the adjusting nut slot is in alignment with the keyway in the axle spindle, insert the adjusting nut lock key into the keyway in the axle
spindle.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn the adjusting nut more than one slot counterclockwise in order to align the adjusting nut slot with the keyway in the axle spindle.
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If the adjusting nut slot is not aligned with the keyway in the axle spindle, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise until the adjusting nut slot is
in alignment with the keyway in the axle spindle and insert the adjusting nut lock key.
