Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Axle Nut: Specifications
Rear
1. Tighten the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
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Tighten the adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
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Rotate the hub in the opposite direction as the adjusting nut turns.
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Ensure the inner bearing roller assembly seats against the spindle shoulder.
2. Use the following procedure in order to adjust the nut:
2.1.
Back off the adjusting nut (4) 1/4 turn.
2.2.
Retighten the adjusting nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
2.3.
Align the closest adjusting nut slot with the keyway in the axle spindle.
Installation Procedure
