Navigator 2WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
2. CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal by itself. Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing at the same
time.
NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged with foreign material.
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear axle bearing.
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Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSkM2C192-A.
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel bearing.
3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing oil seal.
5. Install the axle shaft.