K 30 1 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-350 5.7L VIN M 4-bbl (1983)
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Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
Front
Two Wheel Drive - 2WD
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT
1.
While rotating wheel forward, torque spindle nut to 12 ft. lbs.
2.
Back off nut until ``just loose'' then hand tighten nut and back it off again until either hole in spindle lines up with hole in nut. Do not back off nut
more than 1/2 flat.
3.
Install new cotter pin. With wheel bearing properly adjusted, there will be .001---.005 inch endplay.
Four Wheel Drive - 4WD
For Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedures on four wheel drive models refer to Locking Hub/Adjustments.