D250 3/4 Ton Pickup 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN R 4-bbl (1982)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
EXC. MOTOR HOME & 4 WHEEL DRIVE
1. Torque adjusting nut to 360-480 inch lbs. for Vans, Wagons and Front Sections or 90 inch lbs. for Ramcharger, Trail Duster and Conventional
Cabs while rotating wheel.
2. Stop wheel from rotating, then back off adjusting nut to completely release bearing preload.
3. Tighten adjusting nut finger tight, then install locknut and cotter key. End play should be 0.0001 to 0.003 inch.
4. Clean grease cap, coat inside with suitable wheel bearing grease and install cap. Do not fill cap with grease.
MOTOR HOME
1. Rotate wheel and tighten adjusting nut until a slight binding is felt.
2. Back off adjusting nut so that the nearest slot indexes with the cotter pin hole in the spindle. Never back off adjusting nut less than half the
distance from one slot to the next slot.
3. Install cotter pin to locknut and ensure that wheel rotates freely.
4 WHEEL DRIVE
SPICER 44FBJ & 44-8FD Axle
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove locking hub assembly, then the wheel bearing locknut and washer.
3. Torque adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs., using tool No. C-4170 or equivalent, to seat the bearing.
4. Loosen adjusting nut and retorque to 30-40 ft. lbs. while rotating hub, then back off adjusting nut 135°-150°.
5. Install retaining washer and bearing locknut. Torque locknut to 50 ft. lbs. Endplay should be 0.001 to 0.010 inch.
SPICER 60 Axle
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove hub cap, then the snap ring using suitable pliers.
3. Remove flange nuts and lock washers, then the drive flange or locking hub if equipped.
4. Straighten tang on lock ring, then using tool No. DD-1241-JD or equivalent, remove outer locknut and lock ring.
5. Torque locknut to 50 ft. lbs. to seat the bearing, loosen locknut and retorque to 30-40 ft. lbs. Back off locknut 135°-150°.
6. Install lock ring and outer locknut. Torque locknut to 65 ft. lbs.
7. Bend tangs of long ring over both locknuts. Endplay should be 0.001 to 0.010 inch.
