Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
shoe gauge, measure brake drum inside diameter. Adjust brake shoes to dimension obtained on outside portion of gauge.
2. Install hub and drum to the axle tube.
a. Be sure the bearings and the oil seal are positioned properly.
b. Apply a light coat of high melting point bearing lubricant to the contact surfaces and the outside of the axle tube.
3. Install adjusting nut.
Fig. 6 Removing Or Installing Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut
4. Adjust wheel bearings:
a. Torque adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft lb) while rotating wheel.
b. Back off nut until loose.
c. Rotate nut up against bearing cone shoulder (zero clearance).
5. Insert key
6. Insert retaining ring.
Removing Or Installing Axle Shaft Bolts
7. Install a new axle shaft gasket (if used) or apply RTV sealer.
8. Install axle shaft.
9. Install tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower vehicle.
Removal
