Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups: Removal

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Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly. For additional information, refer to HUB .
Remove the rear hub seal and the inner rear wheel bearing.
- Discard the rear hub seal.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Hub Seal And Inner Rear Wheel Bearing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If not done previously, remove the bolts and separate the rear hub from the brake disc.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Hub Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean all the old grease and axle lubricant out of the rear hub.
Remove the inner and outer bearing cups.
1. Use special tools 205-277 and 205-153 to remove the inner bearing cup.
2. Use special tools 205-275 and 205-153 to remove the outer bearing cup.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Inner And Outer Bearing Cups
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean the following components:
- The rear axle housing spindle.
- All the old grease and axle lubricant from the rear hub.
- The rear wheel bearings and cups.
Inspect the bearing races and rollers for pitting, galling or erratic wear patterns. Check the rollers for end wear. Discard the bearings, if necessary.
1. A typical new bearing roller.
2. A worn bearing roller.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Races And Rollers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.