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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing & Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
    G01291273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.