Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal





Special Tool(s)

Removal

1. Remove the axle shaft.

2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.

NOTE: If only the seal needs to be replaced, use care to avoid damaging the seal bore.

Remove the oil seal from the axle tube.
^ Discard the oil seal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.





4. If necessary, using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing.

Installation

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
^ Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.





2. Using the special tool, install the rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
^ Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.





4. Using the special tool, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft.