Bravada V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1991)
Figure 14
10.
Install spacer ring and spider assembly (with counterbore toward end of shaft) on the shaft far enough to allow installation of the retaining ring at
the end of the drive axle (Figure 14).
11.
Install the retaining ring and push the spider assembly toward the end of the shaft until retaining ring is covered by the spider assembly
counterbore. Install the spacer ring and make sure it is seated in its groove.
12.
Pack the seal and housing with grease supplied in the kit, (the amount of grease supplied in this kit has been premeasured for this application),
place the large metal clamp on the seal, then place the housing over the spider assembly and snap the seal onto the housing.
Figure 15
13.
Secure the large metal clamp and seal to the housing with tool J35910, breaker bar and torque wrench. Torque the large clamp to 176 N-m (130
lbs.ft.). Check clamp ear gap dimension (Figure 15).
