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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal: Installation

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  1. If removed, lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with axle lubricant.
  2. If removed, use the special tools to install the rear wheel bearing.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools To Rear Wheel Bearing
    GF0003070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal with grease.
  5. Using the special tools, install the new axle shaft oil seal.
  6. Fig 2: Installing The New Axle Shaft Oil Seal
    GF0003071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft  in this article.