Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the halfshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
To remove the seal only, use the special tool to remove the stub shaft seal.

Fig 1: Removing Stub Shaft Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To remove the bearing and seal, use the special tools to remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and seal.

Fig 2: Removing Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing & Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.