Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal

















Removal

1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear.

2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.

Remove the oil seal from the axle tube.

- Discard the oil seal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.

4. If necessary, using the Slide Hammer and Axle Bearing Remover, remove the rear wheel bearing.





Installation

1. Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.

2. Using the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer, install the rear wheel bearing.





3. Using grease, lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.

4. Using the Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installer, install the wheel bearing oil seal.





5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear.