Rear Wheel Bearing & Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Removal
- Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
- Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
CAUTION:
Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) by itself. Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing (1225) at the same time.
NOTE:
If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.
Fig 1: Removing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal & Rear Wheel Bearing With Slide Hammer & Axle Bearing Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.