1979 Dodge Van adjustment of rear wheel bearing

Tiny
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  • 1979 DODGE VAN
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  • 2WD
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  • 139,000 MILES
This vehicle is a dually partial cab as shipped from the factory. I an rebuilding it.

The full floating rear axle bearing adjusting nut is of the wedge lock type. I have found the torque specs. For the lock washer style (adjustment nut/locking washer/lock nut).

I need the torque specs. For the wedge lock and adjustment proceedures.

I believe this is a spicer 60 rear end but am not sure.
I assume the proceedure for wedge lock would be the same for all rear ends?

Thanks in advance
steve deese
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 AT 10:21 AM

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Tiny
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Check your email! All info on rear and front axles for 79 sent!
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 AT 2:01 PM
Tiny
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I did check my e-mail! All info received. Except the rear bearing adjustment is stated to be in the alignment section. I need the proceedure for adjustment and the torqe setting (if necessary) of the adjusting nut (wedge lock locking tab type). Then I can install the axles and complete this job.
Thanks Steve
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 AT 3:45 PM
Tiny
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OK, It's on the way.
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 AT 6:04 PM

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