Spindle - GMC G Service Manual

3C-52 FRONT SUSPENSION
• Tighten the nut until the bolt fully seats into the
hub/rotor.
• Remove the nut and washers.
2. Hub/rotor to the vehicle.
• Refer to "Wheel Hub/Rotor Assembly" in this
section.
3. Wheel and tire assembly.
• Lower the vehicle.
Figure 56 — Installing the Hub Bolts

SPINDLE

H Remove or Disconnect (Figures 44, 45, 57
and 58)
• Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.
1. Wheel and tire assembly.
2. Wheel hub/rotor assembly.
• Refer to "Wheel Hub/Rotor Assembly" in this
section.
3. Nuts (261) and plate (263) (V10/1500-20/2500
models).
4. Nuts (261), washers (262), plate (263) and bracket
(264) (V30/3500 models).
5. Spindle (265) from the steering knuckle (274).
• Tap the end of the spindle with a plastic or rub­
ber mallet to break it loose from the steering
knuckle (274) (figure 57).
NOTICE: The machined surface of the spindle
must not be damaged by vise jaws.
6. Spindle components.
• Secure the spindle in a vise by locating on the
high step diameter.
7. Bearing seal (267) and shaft bearing (266) (figure 58).
8. Spacer (268), seal (269), and oil deflector (270) from
the axle shaft (figure 58).
Inspect
• Spacer (268). Replace if worn.
• Spindle (265) for any heat burns, scoring or wear.
Replace if necessary.
265. Spindle
274. Steering Knuckle
Figure 57 — Removing the Spindle
M Install or Connect (Figures 44, 45, 58 and 59)
Tools Required:
J 23445-A Needle Bearing Installer (V10/1500-
20/2500 models)
J 8092 Driver Handle
J 21465-17 Bearing Installer (V30/3500
models)
• Relubricate the shaft bearing (266) and the spindle
(265) with a high melting point type wheel bearing
grease. Refer to MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICA­
TION (SEC. 0B).
1. Shaft bearing (266) and bearing seal (267) into the
spindle (265).
• For V10/1500-20/2500 models, use J 8092 and
J 23445-A (figure 54).
• For V30/3500 models, use J 8092 and
J 21465-17 (figure 54).
2. Seal (269) onto the oil deflector (270) with the deflec­
tor lip toward the spindle (265).
3. Oil deflector (270) and seal (269) onto the axle shaft.
4. Spacer (268) onto the axle shaft.
• The chamfer points toward the oil deflector
(270) (figure 59).
5. Spindle (265) onto the steering knuckle (274).
• Slide the spindle over the axle shaft until it seats
on the steering knuckle. The bolts (278) must
protrude through the spindle.
6. Bracket (264) and plate (263).
• Only V30/3500 models use a bracket (264).
NOTICE: See " Notice" on page 3C-1 of this
section.
7. Washers (262) (V30/3500 models only) and NEW
nuts (261).
Tighten
• Nuts (261) to 88 N»m (65 ft. lbs.).
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