Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal - Semi-Floating Axle: Removal

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Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft - Semi-Floating Axle .

NOTE: If only a new axle shaft oil seal needs to be installed, use care to avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seal bore.

Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the axle shaft oil seal.
Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.
Using the Axle Bearing Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the rear wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing Using Axle Bearing Remover & Slide Hammer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.