W150 1/2 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-318 5.2L VIN T 2-BBL (1983)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
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.
