Front axle shaft nut torque: 175 ft lbs. Rear axle hub nut torque: # Tighten the adjustment nut to 163-190 N·m (120-140 ft. lbs.) while rotating the wheel. # Loosen the adjustment nut 1/8 of-a-turn (120 degrees) to provide 0.001-inch to 0.010-inch wheel bearing end play.
It requires a 1 and 11/16 inch socket to remove.
175 foot pounds
175 ft lbs
177 FT. LBS. on axel nut.
The axle nut torque specifications for a 1998 Chevy 4x4 are 165 lb ft. The metric specs are 225 N m.
The 1500 4X4 went to the independent front axle in 2002. The 2500 and 3500 4X4's still have a solid front axle.
on the top of the rear axle
140 ft lbs
1 11/16 inch socket
Dealer, Ebay, craigslist, local salvage yard.
140 ft. LBS. Factory spec's.
145 ft. pds 2500,155for the 3500,95for the 1500.