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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Bearing & Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
    G01948078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the rear axle bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.