F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (1999)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear
Rear 8.8 Inch Ring Gear
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle,
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
Remove the U-washers.
1
Push the axle shafts.
2
Remove the U-washers.
7. CAUTION: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the two axle shafts.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
