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Axle Shaft Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front brake disc. Refer to DISC
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  4. Using a drift, drive the axle shaft main seal out of the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 1: Removing Axle Shaft Main Seal From Wheel Knuckle
    G02769618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the axle shaft and main seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft And Main Seal
    G02769619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the axle shaft seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Axle Shaft Seal
    G02769620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.