K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
2. Spider assembly (180) to the axle shaft. Make sure the snap ring counterbore faces the housing end of the axle, as shown in the illustration.
3. Snap ring (179). Use J 8059 (or equivalent).
4. Spacer ring (181). Use J 8059 (or equivalent). Make sure the spacer ring is fully seated in the groove.
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Repack the housing (178) with about half of the grease furnished in the boot kit. Put the remainder of the grease in the boot. Coat the inside of the
boot sealing lips with grease.
5. Axle shaft with spider assembly to the housing (178).
6. Clamps (175 and 177). Use J 34773.
Install or Connect
1. Drive axle to the vehicle. Push the axle end into the hub.
2. Washer (150) and nut (151).
Tighten
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Nut (151) to 220-270 N.m (160-200 ft. lbs.).
3. Retainer (152) and cotter pin (153).
Important
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Align the cotter pin hole by rotating the retainer.
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DO NOT back off the nut (151), or tighten nut more than specified, to install the cotter pin.
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Bend the cotter pin so the retainer is held snugly, to prevent rattling.
4. Bolts (80 or 82).
