Axle Tube Bearing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
- Remove the RH axle shaft.
- Using the special tool and a suitable slide hammer, remove the axle shaft oil seal.
- Using the special tool and a suitable slide hammer, remove the axle tube bearing.
- Clean the bearing and seal mounting surfaces.