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Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the axle lubricant.
  2. Using the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer and Adapter, install the new rear wheel bearing.
  3. Fig 1: Installing New Rear Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools 205-153 & 205-124
    GF0015334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal with grease.
  5. Using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter, install the new axle shaft oil seal.
  6. Fig 2: Installing New Axle Shaft Oil Seal Using Special Tools 205-153 & 205-390
    GF0015335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .