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 axle shaft oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.

Using the Slide Hammer and Axle Bearing Remover, remove the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft oil seal.





Installation

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. Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal with grease.

4. Using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter, install the new axle shaft oil seal.





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