Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Note: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal together.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
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For 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with limited slip rear axles and 5.0L vehicles, use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
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For 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with conventional rear axles, use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft.
