Subject : 2000 Ford F-150 Rear Drive Axle/Differential Ford 9.75-Inch Ring Gear
Rear wheel bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal Removal Procedure
Important safety tip guys: If you’re doing this in your driveway, secure your truck. You’re gonna be underneath 2-1/2+ tons of vehicle, I don’t want to see anyone get hurt. Good jack stands in the rear, and chock the wheels in the front.
1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For added info, check with Axle Shaft on this section.
2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent could also be plugged with overseas material. NOTE: If only a new seal must be installed, use care to keep away from damaging the seal bore. Utilizing an acceptable seal remover, take away the rear axle shaft oil seal. Discard the oil seal.
3. Examine the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for put on or damage.
4. If crucial, using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing. ? Use SAE 75W-140 High Efficiency Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equal assembly Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Using the special instruments, install the rear bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new bearing oil seal. ? Use Premium Lengthy-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent assembly Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Utilizing the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal
5. Install the axle shafts.
