K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
7.
Rotate cage several revolutions to assure normal bearing contact.
8.
Press flange or yoke against forward bearing and install washer and pinion shaft nut.
9.
Place pinion and cage assembly over carrier studs, hold flange with suitable tool, and torque pinion shaft nut to 350 ft. lbs.
10.
Check pinion bearing preload torque. If rotating torque is not within 5 to 15 pound inches, disassemble, adjust spacer, reassemble, and recheck
preload torque. Use thinner spacer to increase or thicker spacer to decrease preload.
11.
Hold flange with suitable tool and remove pinion shaft nut and flange.
12.
Lubricate pinion shaft oil seal and cover outer edge of seal body with non-hardening sealing compound, then press seal against cover shoulder with
suitable tool.
13.
Install new gasket and bearing cover.
14.
Press flange against forward bearing and install washer and pinion shaft nut, torquing nut to 350 ft. lbs.
