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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with rear axle lubricant.
  2. Use the special tools to install the rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing
    G02760802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
  4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal
    G02760803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .