View Single Post
  #18  
Old 07-27-2016, 04:04 PM
SD Blue SD Blue is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: West of Ft. Worth. TX
Posts: 4,186
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clemson88 View Post
I need a DYI article folks.
Here is the section in the FSM that talks about the flange and nut. The diagram on page 306 shows it very well.
https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12253/program/Chassis/35-530.pdf

Pretty straight-forward of using an in/lb torque beam wrench and 30 mm, double-hex, deep socket to turn the assembled rear differential, axles and wheels. Measure the force needed to move the assembly and note.

Then set the brake to remove the locking nut and flange. Install the new flange and new locking nut. Torque in incremental steps until the friction torque, previously noted, is met. Then use a punch to peen the top of the locking nut.

I made the special holding wrench, shown at the first of the section, by using bar-stock and 3 bolts. Took all of 20 min. and I found it came in handy for rear wheel bearing replacement as well.
__________________
Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )
Reply With Quote