B250 3/4 Ton Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T FI (1992)
Fig. 7 Removing Axle Shaft & Bearing Seal. 9-1/4 Inch HD Axle
5. Remove axle shaft bearing and seal from axle housing using tools C-4167 and C-637 on all models except 1987-88 9-1/4 inch HD axle, or tool
C-4828 on 9-1/4 inch HD axle. If bearing shows no sign of excessive wear or damage, it can be reused along with a new seal. Never reuse an axle
shaft seal. Remove any burrs that may be present in housing bearing shoulder, as bearing could become cocked during installation.
6. Using suitable tools, install bearing, making sure it does not become cocked. Drive bearing until it bottoms against shoulder. Do not use seal to
position or bottom bearing as this will damage seal.
Fig. 8 Installing Axle Shaft Oil Seal
7. Using seal installer, install axle shaft bearing seal until outer flange of tool bottoms against housing flange face. This will position seal to the
proper depth.
8. Reverse disassembly procedure to reassemble axle.
Removal
(1) Remove the axle shaft.
(2) Remove the lock wedge and adjustment nut.
(3) Remove the hub and drum assembly. The outer wheel bearing will slide out as the hub is being removed.
(4) Remove inner grease seal and discard.
(5) Remove inner wheel bearing an inspect wheel bearings for wear. Replace as necessary.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean both wheel bearings and interior of the hub with an appropriate cleaning solvent.
2. If a bearing and cup must be replaced, remove the cup from the hub bore. Use a brass drift or an appropriate removal tool to tap out the cup.
3. Install the replacement bearing cup(s) with an appropriate installation tool.
4. Apply lubricant to surface area of the hub bore. Install the inner wheel bearing in the hub. Install a replacement bearing seal with an appropriate
seal installation tool.
5. Inspect the bearing and seal contact surfaces on the axle tube spindle for burrs and/or roughness.
6. Remove all the rough contact surfaces from the axle. Apply a coating of multi-purpose NLGJ, grade 2, EP-type lubricant to the axle.
