Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual, Steer & Drive Wheel Ends - Manual (Page 26)

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LMS Steer Assembly
7. Remove the keeper ring from the Pro-Torque nut
before installing the nut.
8. Use a screwdriver-like device to pry the keeper ring
from the undercut groove on either side of the nut
until the keepr ring is released.
9. Install the Pro-Torque Nut.
10. While rotating the wheel end, torque the nut to 250
lbs. ft. Do not back the nut off after torquing.
11. With a dial indicator, measure the wheel bearing
endplay to verify that it is not greater than .005".
12. Install the keeper ring into the milled slot of the nut
so that the flat of the ring lines up wiht the flat of the
spindle end.
Note: If keeper ring can not be engaged, rotate the spindle nut
in a clockwise / tighten direction only until it can be
engaged. Do not back the nut off.
Notches Allow Insertion
of Screwdriver for
Removal and Assembly
Keeper Flat
Spindle Flat