Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
Using the special tool, install the rear wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using premium long-life grease, lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
Using the special tool, install the wheel bearing oil seal.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .