Ford 7.5INCH Rear Differential

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR

Special Tools And Equipment:

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material

Removal

1. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.

Remove the axle shaft.

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

Using a suitable seal remover, remove the axle shaft oil seal. Discard the oil seal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.





4. If necessary, using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing.

Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with lubricant.
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.





3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal with grease.





4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft.