Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Axle Nut: Specifications
Front
1. Remove the cotter pin.
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Tighten the hub/rotor bearing nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.), while turning the wheel forward by hand. This will seat the bearings.
IMPORTANT: Do not back the nut off more than 1/4 turn.
2. Adjust the nut to so that it is just loose. Then, back the nut off until the hole in the spindle aligns with a slot in the nut.
3. Install a new cotter pin.
4. Measure the endplay in the hub/rotor assembly. Proper endplay is 0.03 - 0.20 mm (0.001 - 0.008 inches).
