Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the axle shaft (4234). Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
- Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
CAUTION:
Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) by itself. Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing (1225) at the same time.
NOTE:
If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.