Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Axle Shaft Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
2. Use Impact Slide Hammer and Axle Wheel Bearing Puller to remove the rear axle bearing and axle shaft oil seal.
NOTE: If the axle shaft oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing.
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Use Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Use Axle Tube Bearing Replacer to install the rear axle bearing.
3. Use Axle Tube Seal Replacer to install the axle shaft oil seal.
4. Install the axle shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft oil seal.
