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redz 1970 K5 · 10-06-2006, 11:42 AM

Ah well, no response so I just followed the procedure from my old blazer manual with a Dana 44... Torque bearings to 50lb/ft to set them up, back it down, retorque to 35 lb/ft while turning the rotor, and then backing the turn off 1/4 turn before installing the lock washer and torquing the outer nut to 50 lb/ft.

Truck hasn't fallen apart yet!

10-06-2006, 11:42 AM	#2
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Help! front 10-bolt wheel bearing preload torque spec? Ah well, no response so I just followed the procedure from my old blazer manual with a Dana 44... Torque bearings to 50lb/ft to set them up, back it down, retorque to 35 lb/ft while turning the rotor, and then backing the turn off 1/4 turn before installing the lock washer and torquing the outer nut to 50 lb/ft. Truck hasn't fallen apart yet! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more