K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1996)
C. Measure, using an inch-pound torque wrench, the amount of torque required to turn the pinion. Record this measurement for reassembly. This
will give combined pinion bearing, seal, carrier bearing, axle bearing and seal preload.
D. Make an accurate alignment mark on the pinion stem, pinion flange, and pinion flange nut. Also record the number of exposed threads on the
pinion stem for reference.
3. Pinion flange nut and washer.
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Hold the pinion flange with J 8614-01.
