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Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Ford 9.75 Inch Rear Differential

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal 

Special Tools And Equipment

Special Tool(s) 

Removal 

1. Remove the axle shaft. 

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

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

Using a suitable seal remover, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal. Discard the oil seal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.

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