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Rear Wheel Bearing & Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with lubricant.
  2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
  3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing
    G03434193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
    G03434194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT  .