G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1996)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rockwell Full Floating Axle
1. Remove axle shaft.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Disengage retainer tang from locknut, then remove locknut and retainer from axle housing tube.
4. While rotating wheel, torque inner adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs., then back off nut 1/8 of a turn.
5. Install retainer so that short tang engages nearest slot on adjusting nut.
6. Install outer locknut and torque to 250 ft. lbs., then bend long tang of retainer into slot of outer nut.