Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
7. Using the special tool and a suitable impact slide hammer, remove the axle shaft bearing.
8. Using the special tool and a suitable impact slide hammer, remove the axle shaft oil seal.
9. Using the special tool and a suitable impact slide hammer, remove the axle tube bearing.
10. CAUTION: The matched numbers or letters stamped on both of the differential bearing caps and the differential housing must correspond during
assembly.
Remove the differential bearing caps.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the differential bearing caps.
11. CAUTION: The Housing Spreader Adapter bolts have a minimum thread engagement as specified.