GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 373

Servicing Spindle Components
W hen servicing the spindle check the spindle grease
seals (Fig. 3C-7K).
1. Secure the spindle in a vise by locating on the high step
diameter. Be sure th at the machined surface of the
spindle will not be damaged by the vise jaws.
2. Remove the oil seal.
3. Remove the needle roller bearing.
4. Place the spindle in a vise on the high step and
Fig. 3C-8K--lnstalling Spindle and Thrust W asher
A X L E SLING ER
SEAL
.100 IN.
DEPTH
TH R UST WASHER
V-BLO CK
SEAL
Fig. 3C-7K--Front Spindle Grease Seals
CHAMFER
TOWARD
install needle roller bearing.
a. Use J-23445 and Drive Handle J-8092 for K 10, K20.
b. Use J - 2 1465-17 for K-30.
5. Install grease seal onto slinger with lip toward spindle.
6. Relubricate the needle bearing and the spindle end
with a high melting point type wheel bearing grease.
Installation
1. Install the thrust washer over the axle shaft with the
chamfer toward the slinger and install the spindle as
shown in Figure 3C-8K.
2. Assemble spindle to knuckle. Use
torque to 88 N-m (65 lb. ft.).
NOTICE: See N O T I C E on page 1 of this section.
KNUCKLE - K10, K20 (WITH BALL JOINTS)
Removal
1. Remove the a u to m atic locking hub, hub-and-disc
assembly, and spindle components as outlined earlier.
2. If the steering arm is to be removed, disconnect the tie
rod.
a. Remove cotter pin.
b. Loosen tie rod nuts and tap on nut with a soft
hammer to break the studs loose from the knuckle
arm.
c. Remove nuts and disconnect the tie rod. If it is
necessary to remove the steering arm, discard the
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C -31
new spindle nuts and