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Rear Wheel Bearing & Axle Shaft Oil Seal: 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.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing With Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
    G01940884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal With Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installer
    G01940885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .