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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft  in this article.
    2. NOTE: If the axle shaft oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.
    NOTE: Use care to avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seal bore.
  2. Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the axle shaft oil seal.
  3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.
  4. If necessary, using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools Into Rear Wheel Bearing
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