Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1999)
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 foreign material.
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing.
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Use Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new 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.
