Ford E3TZ-1225-AA
Axle Bearing, Rear

Strong brake pad retraction must accompany vehicle lift in order to check wheel bearings effectively when inspecting the tire position off the floor. You should lift the tire weight from the front bearing as you guide each front tire first at its upper and lower points before moving the wheel towards and away from the center. Measure the wheel bearing condition by checking for loose tire and wheel connection to the wheel spindle for 4x2 vehicles. Replace the wheel hub on 4x4 vehicles if freedom of rotation is not possible.

Starting the rear wheel bearing service along with axel shaft seal maintenance for Ford 7.5-inch ring gears demands removing the axle shaft. Check whether the axle housing vent is plugged when you detect an oil leak from the axle shaft oil seal. The rear wheel bearing and axle shaft oil seal removal requires the use of Slide Hammer and Axle Bearing Remover tools. Start installation by spreading axle lubricant on the new rear wheel bearing. Apply the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer together with Adapter to install the new rear wheel bearing. We should apply grease to the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal before installing it with the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

The first step to repair the Ford 8.8-inch ring gear rear wheel bearing and axle shaft seal consists of axle shaft removal. Check if the axle housing vent has a plug because a leaking axle shaft oil seal might be present. Make use of the Slide Hammer together with the Axle Bearing Remover to remove both the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft oil seal. The first step for installation requires applying axle lubricant to the new rear wheel bearing. Utilize the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer and Adapter for proper installation of the fresh rear wheel bearing. Before installation place grease on the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal then use the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter to mount it. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

The first step to service the Ford 7.5-inch ring gear rear wheel bearing and axle shaft seal involves removing the axle shaft since a leaking wheel bearing oil seal suggests a blocked axle housing vent. When installing just a new seal protect the seal bore by using suitable removers along with caution during removal of the old oil seal from the axle shaft. The inspection of rear wheel bearing and axle shaft should begin with checking for wear or damage. If required you can employ the Axle Bearing Remover and Slide Hammer to uninstall the rear wheel bearing. The new rear wheel bearing requires lubrication before install using the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer and Adapter. Installation of the new wheel bearing oil seal requires the Lip lubrication with grease while using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter to handle the install process. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

The beginning procedure for repairing or servicing both wheel bearing and axle shaft seal on Ford 8.8-inch ring gear starts with removing the axle shaft. Installing only a new seal requires special attention to protect the seal bore. Application of a proper seal removal tool will pull out and dispose of the axle shaft oil seal. A thorough examination must be conducted on the rear wheel bearing together with the axle shaft to detect signs of deterioration or damage. The Axle Bearing Remover and Impact Slide Hammer combination will be required for removing the rear wheel bearing when necessary. To install the new rear wheel bearing apply rear axle lubricant and utilize the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer along with Adapter to set it correctly. Before using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter you should apply grease to the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

The first step to service the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft seal on Ford 8.8-inch ring gear is removing the axle shaft. You should check the vent of the axle housing for blockages when the wheel bearing oil seal starts leaking. Remove the oil seal from the axle tube while thoroughly protecting the seal bore along with the tube. Carefully examine both the rear wheel bearing along with the axle shaft to check for signs of wear or damage. Extraction of the rear wheel bearing becomes necessary when using a Slide Hammer in combination with an Axle Bearing Remover tool. The new rear wheel bearing requires application of rear axle lubricant before using the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer to set it in place. Use Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installer to install the new wheel bearing oil seal by applying long-life grease to its lip. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

The service and repair of wheel bearing and hub starts with cutting air suspension power to avoid sudden air spring inflation or deflation that might shift the vehicle during hoisting, jacking or towing. You should begin by activating the air suspension service switch shutdown function. Begin the service and repair by removing first the wheel assembly and tire then continuing with the disconnection of bolts to set aside the caliper assembly and pads together with the anchor plate. Proceed with removing the brake disc and disconnect the electrical connector before unclipping the retainers. The wheel bearing and hub assembly needs its bolts removed. Reverse the steps that were used in removal to finish the installation process.

Remove the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate, followed by the hub grease cap, cotter pin, and retainer nut.

No, the hub and bearing cannot be reused after disassembly.

Tighten the new wheel hub retainer to 300 Nm (221 ft. lbs.).

Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal with grease.

Always ensure that new parts with the same part number or equivalent quality are used.

Do not let the caliper and anchor plate assembly hang from the brake hose to avoid damage.

It may lead to unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, potentially causing the vehicle to shift during these operations.

Always use a new part with the same part number or an equivalent part.

Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate to hang from the brake hose; instead, remove the bolts and support the assembly using mechanic's wire.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.

To prevent the vehicle from shifting during operations.

Remove the brake disc, peel back the rubber splash shield, and disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

Reverse the removal procedure to complete the installation.