Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal: Installation

Inspect the seal journal for rust, nicks and scratches. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
Lubricate the new inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing.
- Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.

CAUTION: Installation without the correct tools can result in early bearing failure.

Fig 1: Placing Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing Onto Special Tools

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Place the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing onto the special tools.
Install the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing.

Fig 2: Installing Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing
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Lubricate the lip of the new inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

CAUTION: Installation without the correct tools can result in early seal failure.

Fig 3: Placing Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing Housing Seal Onto Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Place the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal onto the special tools.

CAUTION: If the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal becomes misaligned in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.

Fig 4: Installing Inboard CV Joint Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing Housing Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Carefully align the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal in the housing bore and install the seal.

CAUTION: Use special tool 205-461 to avoid damaging the new inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal when installing the halfshaft.

Install the halfshaft.
- If the knuckle and halfshaft were removed as an assembly, refer to AXLE HOUSING .
  If the halfshaft was removed from the knuckle, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .