Rockwell Full Floating Axle
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENTEnsure the brakes are completely released and do not drag. Check wheel bearing play by grasping the tire at the top and pulling and pushing back and forth, or by using a pry bar under the tire. If the wheel bearings are properly adjusted, movement of hub or disc will be barely noticeable. If the movement is excessive, adjust the bearings as follows:
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shaft as outlined in TRANSMISSIONS CLUTCHES DIFFERENTIALS AXLES AND DRIVE SHAFTS/AXLES, DRIVE SHAFT/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.
3. Remove retaining nut and lock washer.
4. Using nut wrench No. J-25510 or equivalent, tighten adjusting nut, with hub rotating to 50 lb ft Ensure bearing surfaces are in contact, then back adjusting nut off 1/8 turn.
5. Install lock washer, the bend tang over flat of adjusting nut.
6. Install retaining nut and torque to 250 lb ft