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

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal

















Removal

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury Procedures.

Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft Service and Repair.

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

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

Remove the oil seal from the axle tube.

- Discard the oil seal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft bear surface 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 long-life 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 Service and Repair.

6. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury Description and Operation.

Repower the system.