Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Install a new stub shaft seal whenever a halfshaft is removed.

1.

Remove the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts .

2.

Using the Transmission Fluid Pump Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the intermediate shaft.

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3.

Remove and discard the intermediate shaft circlip.

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4.

Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.

5.

Using the Bearing Cup Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the stub shaft pilot bearing.

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