K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL VIN P (1995)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rockwell Full Floating Axle
Ensure the brakes are completely released and do not drag. Check wheel bearing play by grasping the tire at the top and pulling and pushing back and
forth, or by using a pry bar under the tire. If the wheel bearings are properly adjusted, movement of hub or disc will be barely noticeable. If the
movement is excessive, adjust the bearings as follows:
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shaft.
3. Remove retaining nut and lock washer.
4. Using nut wrench tool No. J-25510, or equivalent, torque adjusting nut, with hub rotating, to 50.0 ft. lbs. Ensure bearing surfaces are in contact,
then back adjusting nut off 1/8 turn.
5. Install lock washer, the bend tang over flat of adjusting nut.
6. Install retaining nut and torque to 250 ft. lbs.
7. Install axle shaft.
