Rear Suspension

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove hub cap, then the snap ring using suitable pliers.
3. Remove flange nuts and lock washers, then the drive flange or locking hub if equipped.
4. Straighten tang on lock ring, then using tool No. DD-1241-JD or equivalent, remove outer locknut and lock ring.
5. Torque locknut to 50 ft-lbs, to seat the bearing, loosen locknut and retorque to 30-40 ft-lbs. Back off locknut 135°-150°.
6. Install lock ring and outer locknut. Tighten locknut to specifications.
7. Bend tangs of long ring over both locknuts. Endplay should be 0.001-0.010 inch.