GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 335

• Spacer (268), seal (269), and oil deflector
(270) from the axle shaft (figure 47).
Inspect
• Spacer (268). Replace if it is worn.
• Spindle (265) for any heat burns, scoring, or wear.
Replace if necessary.
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Install or Connect (Figures 37, 38, 47 and 48)
Tools Required:
J-2 3 4 4 5 -A N eedle
(K10/1500-20/2500 series)
J-8092 Driver Handle
J-21465-17 Bearing Installer (K30/3500
series)
• Relubricate the shaft bearing (266) and the
spindle (265) with a high melting point type wheel
bearing grease. Refer to MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION (SEC. 0B).
1. Shaft bearing (266) and bearing seal (267) into
the spindle (265) (figure 47).
• For K10/1500-20/2500 series vehicles, use
J-8092 and J-23445-A.
• For K30/3500 series vehicles, use J-8092
and J-21465-17.
2. Oil deflector (270) and seal (269) onto the axle
shaft.
Figure 47—Spindle Components
B e a rin g In s ta lle r
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-49
• Seal (269) onto the oil deflector (270) with
the deflector lip toward the spindle (265).
3. Spacer (268) onto the axle shaft.
• The chamfer points toward the oil deflector
(270) (figure 48).
4. Spindle (265) onto the steering knuckle (274).
A. Chamfer Toward
The Seal
265. Spindle
268. Spacer
269. Seal 269
270. Oil Deflector
Figure 48—Installing The Spindle
Onto The Axle Shaft
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