1979 Dodge Van adjustment of rear wheel bearing

1979 DODGE VAN
139,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SDEESE3
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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
Apr 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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Check your email! All info on rear and front axles for 79 sent!
Apr 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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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
Apr 21, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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OK, It's on the way...
Apr 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM
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