C 1500 Suburban 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1996)
2. Pinion flange using J 8614-01.
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Use scribed marks for installation.
Important: Do not attempt to hammer the pinion flange onto the pinion stem.
3. Washer and a new nut.
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Tighten:
A. The nut on the pinion stem as close to the original marks as possible without going past the mark. Use the reference mark and the thread
count as reference.
B. The nut a little at a time and turn the pinion flange several times after each tightening to set the rollers.
Measure
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Using an inch-pound torque wrench, the torque required to rotate the pinion. Compare this with the required rotating torque recorded earlier.
Continue tightening and measuring a little at a time until the same preload is achieved.
Important:
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If the original preload torque value was less than 3 (inch lbs.) then reset the torque specification to 3-5 (inch lbs.).
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Align the propeller shaft with the alignment marks made previously.
4. Propeller shaft.
5. Retainers and bolts.
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Tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Rear wheels and drums.
7. Lubricant to the rear axle as necessary.
