K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
2. Oil seal using J 36366.
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Position the oil seal in the bore, then place J 36366 over the oil seal. Strike J 36366 with a hammer until the seal flange is seated on the axle
housing surface. Drive the seal in straight, not at an angle, as this will damage the aluminum housing.
NOTICE: Do not hammer the pinion flange onto the pinion shaft or the pinion flange may be damaged.
3. Flange onto the pinion using J 8614-01.
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Place the washer and a new nut on the pinion threads and tighten the nut to the original scribed position using the scribe marks and exposed
threads as a reference.
Measure
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The rotating torque of the pinion and compare this with the rotating torque recorded earlier.
Tighten
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The pinion nut by small increments until the torque required to rotate the pinion is 0.35 Nm (3 inch lbs.) greater than the original torque.
4. Propeller shaft.
5. Lower the vehicle.
