FINAL DRIVE
15. Install the tire and four wheel nuts. Torque the
castle nut and the wheel nuts to specifications.
Rear Spindle Nut Torque
110 ft. lbs. (149 Nm)
Rear Wheel Nut Torque
35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
16. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly to align
holes if required. Install the hub cap.
REAR AXLE BEARING
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. For rear axle bearing removal, see Page 7.44 .
Bearing
Retaining Ring
Axle Tube
Axle
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL
1. Refer to Steps 1--17 in the REAR DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL/INSPECTION
7.41--7.43 for the removal of the rear gearcase.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLY (2X4 & 4X4)
1. Drain and properly dispose of used oil.
2. Remove the gearcase housing cover bolts and the
differential housing cover.
3. Remove the shim and O--ring from the housing
cover.
Shim
section
on
Page
O--Ring
7.47