F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft.
2. Use Impact Slide Hammer along with 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 F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
2. Use Axle Wheel Bearing Replacer along with Driver Handle to install the rear axle bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Use Hub Seal Replacer along with Driver Handle to install the axle shaft oil seal.
5. Install the axle shafts.
