G 2500 3/4 Ton Van V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Axle Nut: Specifications
Rear
Hub and Brake Drum With Axle Bearings and Oil Seal (10 1/2 Inch Ring Gear)
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Tool Required:
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J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. The wheel and tire.
3. The axle shaft.
4. The retaining ring from the axle.
5. The key way from the axle.
6. The adjusting nut and washer from the axle using J 2222-C.
7. The outer bearing from the axle.
8. The retaining clip from the axle.
9. The axle oil seal.
10. The inner bearing from the axle.
11. The hub and drum from the axle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. The hub and drum to the axle.
2. The inner bearing to the axle.
3. The axle oil seal.
4. The retaining clip to the axle.
5. The outer bearing to the axle.
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Be sure that the bearings and the oil seal are positioned properly.
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Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the contact surfaces and the outside of the axle tube.
6. The adjusting nut and washer to the axle using J 2222-C.
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The adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) while turning the hub.
Note: Refer to Adjustments for final bearing preload torque. See: Wheel Bearing/Adjustments
7. The key way to the axle.
8. The retaining ring to the axle.
9. The axle shaft.
