GMC Single Speed Axle

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

1. Raise and support rear axle.
2. Remove axle shaft as outlined previously. Release brakes.
3. Disengage retainer tang from locknut, then remove locknut and retainer from axle housing tube.
4. Torque inner adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs. while rotating wheel, then back off nut 1/8 of a turn.
5. Install retainer so that short tang engages nearest slot on adjusting nut.
6. Install outer locknut and torque to 250 ft. lbs., then bend long tang of retainer into slot of outer nut.