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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    2. NOTE: If the axle shaft oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.
    NOTE: If only a new axle shaft oil seal needs to be installed, use care to avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seal bore.
  2. Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the axle shaft oil seal.
  3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.
  4. Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools
    G03960267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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