Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Special Tools
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft.
2. CAUTION: Never remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal by itself. Always remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing at
the same time.
NOTE: If the inner wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with debris.
Use the Impact Slide Hammer and the Axle Bearing Remover to remove the rear wheel bearing and inner wheel bearing oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing.