K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
Axle Bearing: Adjustments
Rear Wheel/Axle Bearing Adjustment
Removal Procedure
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Tools Required
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
1. Make sure the brakes are fully released and do not drag.
2. Pull or push the tire at the top back and forth in order to check the wheel bearing play.
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Use a pry bar under the tire as an alternative.
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If the wheel bearing adjustment is correct, movement of the brake drum in relation to the brake backing plate will be barely noticeable.
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If the movement of the brake drum in relation to the brake backing plate is excessive, adjust the bearings.
3. Raise the vehicle until the wheel is free to spin.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Clean the following from the keyway, the threads, and the adjusting nut (8).
6. Remove the retaining ring (10).
7. Remove the key (9).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Tighten the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
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Tighten the adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) using the J2222-C.
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Rotate the drum in the opposite direction as the adjusting nut turns.
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Make sure the inner bearing roller assembly is seated against the spindle shoulder.
9. Adjust the adjusting nut as follows:
9.1.
Back off the adjusting nut one quarter turn.
9.2.
Retighten the adjusting nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
9.3.
Align the closest adjusting nut slot with the keyway in the axle spindle.
Installation Procedure
