Colorado 2WD L4-2.8L VIN 8 (2004)
7. Install the J 8614-01 onto the pinion yoke as shown.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
8. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01.
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Tighten the nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
9. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion. Compare this measurement with the rotating torque recorded during removal.
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Tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the rotating torque is 0.40 - 0.57 Nm (3 - 5 inch lbs.) greater than the rotating torque
recorded during removal.
10. Once the specified torque is obtained, rotate the pinion several times to ensure the bearings have seated. Recheck the rotating torque and adjust if
necessary.
11. Install the propeller shaft.
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For vehicles equipped with one piece propeller shafts, refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement One Piece.
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For vehicles equipped with two piece propeller shafts, refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Two Piece.
