Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal - Semi-Floating Axle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT - SEMI-FLOATING AXLE .
- Remove the wheel bearing oil seal from the axle tube. Discard the seal.
- Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and the wheel bearing oil seal as a unit. Discard the seal and the bearing.
- Clean and inspect the bore in the axle tube.
- Wipe the bore in the axle tube with emery cloth to smooth the surface. Clean the bore with a standard metal-cleaning solvent. Wipe the bore with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel bearing if only installing a new wheel bearing oil seal. To remove only the wheel bearing oil seal, pry it from the axle tube. Do not damage the seal seating surface. If removing the rear wheel bearing and the oil seal, proceed to the following step.
WARNING:
Make sure protective eyewear is in place. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
The bearing and seal seating surfaces must be free from burrs, nicks and spalling.