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Axle Tube Bearing: Installation

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  1. Use the Axle Bearing Replacer and the Handle to replace the RH axle tube bearing.
    Fig 1: Replacing Right Axle Tube Bearing
    G01291723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Check the bearing depth as shown.
    Fig 2: Checking Bearing Depth
    G01291724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Use the Axle Seal Replacer and the Handle to replace the axle tube seal.
    Fig 3: Replacing Axle Tube Seal
    G01291725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the axle seal surface.
    Fig 4: Installing Axle Shaft
    G01291726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the axle shaft.
  5. Refill the front drive axle to proper level using Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
  6. Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
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