Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal together.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
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For 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with limited slip rear axles and 5.0L vehicles, use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
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For 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with conventional rear axles, use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft.
