How to service the wheel bearing in an independent rear suspension on 2001 Ford Explorer?

A wheel bearing service on independent rear suspensions requires removing the wheel knuckle before proceeding. Set the outside diameter measurement of the press adapter at a slightly reduced size than the hub diameter to secure knuckle protection. Put together a proper press to extract the bearing hub from its installation position then dispose of it. The service requires you to take off the retainer ring by positioning its tapered section flat side down before disposal. Use the press for a second time to remove the bearing from the wheel knuckle until the bearing reaches all the way out. Afterward discard the bearing. No reuse is allowed for either the hub or bearing after their disassembly takes place. The service completion requires performing the installation steps in reverse order of removal.

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2001 Ford Explorer Axle Bearing, Rear
Part Number: E3TZ-1225-AA
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Ball; Drive Axle Shaft Bearing, Rear; Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Shaft Bearings; Axle Shaft Bearing; Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: E3TZ-1225-A
- Base No.: 1225
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: E3TZ-1225-AA
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Explorer Submodels:
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Part Number: B5A-1216-A
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- Other Name: Cone And Roller - Bearing; Front Outer Wheel Bearing and Race Set; Taper Bearing Cone; Axle Bearing; Front Wheel Bearing; Outer Wheel Bearing; Outer Bearing; Bearing; Wheel Bearing
- Position: Front Outer
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Explorer Submodels:
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Part Number: DV6Z-4221-A
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Ball; Differential Bearing; Axle Bearing; Front Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Differential Bearings; Outer Bearing; Side Bearings; Bearing
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- SKU: DV6Z-4221-A
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Explorer Submodels:
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Part Number: G2MZ-1104-W
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- Item Weight: 7.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.2 x 7.2 inches
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- SKU: G2MZ-1104-W
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Explorer Submodels:
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Q: How to service the wheel bearing in an independent rear suspension on 2001 Ford Explorer?
A: A wheel bearing service on independent rear suspensions requires removing the wheel knuckle before proceeding. Set the outside diameter measurement of the press adapter at a slightly reduced size than the hub diameter to secure knuckle protection. Put together a proper press to extract the bearing hub from its installation position then dispose of it. The service requires you to take off the retainer ring by positioning its tapered section flat side down before disposal. Use the press for a second time to remove the bearing from the wheel knuckle until the bearing reaches all the way out. Afterward discard the bearing. No reuse is allowed for either the hub or bearing after their disassembly takes place. The service completion requires performing the installation steps in reverse order of removal.