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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
    • Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
  2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 1: Install Rear Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools
    G01948244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
    • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
  4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 2: Install Wheel Bearing Oil Seal Using Special Tools
    G01948245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shafts. For additional information refer to AXLE SHAFT .
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