F 550 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
2. Remove the retaining ring still in the housing, if it needs replacing.
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Remove it through the trunnion end of the bearing bore to protect the pressure seal bore area from being damaged.
Assembly
1. Insert the retaining ring, if it was removed, into the housing bore from the trunnion end (to protect the sealing area).
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Make sure it is seated in the retaining ring groove closest to the side cover end of the bearing bore and lubricate the bearing bore.
2. CAUTION: Use the bearing installation end of the tool. If the bearing removal end of the bearing and seal tool is used to press in bearing, the
cage on the new bearing may be damaged.
NOTE: Be sure the housing is square with the press base and the bearing is not cocked.
Using Bearing and Seal Tool, press the roller bearing into the housing from the trunnion end of the bearing bore until it is seated against the
retaining ring.
