Cougar/XR7 V8-302 5.0L (1983)
Fig. 8 Using special driver to install oil seal
FORD INTEGRAL CARRIER w/BOLT ON TYPE AXLE RETENTION
1.
Remove wheel and tire assembly, then remove nuts attaching brake drum to axle shaft flange and remove brake drum.
2.
Working through opening in axle shaft flange, remove nuts securing axle shaft bearing retainer, Fig. 4.
3.
Using a suitable puller, pull axle shaft from housing, Fig. 5.
4.
Remove brake backing plate and attach to frame side rail with a piece of wire.
5.
If rear wheel bearing is to be replaced, loosen inner retainer ring by nicking it deeply in several places with a chisel, Fig. 6, then slide retainer from
axle shaft.
6.
Press bearing from axle shaft using tool No. T71P-4621-B.
7.
Using a hook type puller, remove oil seal from axle housing, Fig. 7.
8.
Position bearing retainer and bearing on axle shaft, then using tool No. T62F-4621-A, press bearing onto shaft until firmly seated against shoulder.
9.
Using bearing installation tool, press inner retainer onto shaft until retainer is firmly seated against bearing.
10.
Wipe all lubricant from oil seal area of axle housing, then install oil seal using tool No. T79P-1177-A, Fig. 8.
11.
Install gasket on housing flange, then install brake backing plate.
12.
Carefully slide axle shaft into housing using care not to damage oil seal, then install bearing retainer attaching nuts and torque to 20 to 40 ft. lbs.
13.
Install brake drum and retaining nuts, then install wheel and tire assembly.
Fig. 4 Axle Shaft "C" Locks
