C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
2. Install the new seal using the J41696.
3. Install the pinion yoke.
Notice: Do not hammer the pinion flange/yoke onto the pinion shaft. Pinion components may be damaged if the pinion flange/yoke is hammered onto
the pinion shaft.
4. Seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
5. Install the washer and a new pinion nut.
6. Install the J8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J8614-01.
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Tighten the pinion nut to 637 Nm (470 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke.
9. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary.
10. Lower the vehicle.
