Mountaineer RWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Removal
1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
2. NOTE: If removing the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal only, engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
Using the special tools, remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
1
Firmly engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing.
2
Remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
Installation
1. Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the new stub shaft pilot bearing.
2. CAUTION: Installation of the stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal without the correct tools can result in early stub
shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal failure. If the stub shaft pilot bearing becomes cocked in the bore during
installation, remove it and install a new stub shaft pilot bearing.
