changing out rear seals and bearings

BSL · #1 08-28-2008, 08:14 PM

So I'm gonna tackle my leaking rear axle seal this weekend and figure I should probably do the bearings too since I'm in there. Question is how much difficulty will this add? other than a bearing puller with a slide hammer will I need anything else. Do these bearings have to be pressed in, or can I get them with normal tools? Thanks guys any help is appreciated

fordmerc · #2 08-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Just a slide hammer to get them out, tap them in with something the same diameter and a hammer. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I have 140,000 on mine with no problems.

Keeks · #3 08-30-2008, 12:11 AM

This should help answer a few questions:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/2004-present/290828-how-replace-rear-axle-seals-bearings-your-04-f150-lots-
pics.html?highlight=axle+seal+replacement

BSL · #4 08-30-2008, 05:04 AM

thanks guys, that other thread was just what I needed to convince myself I can do this fairly quickly and easily. Off to buy the parts tomorrow, hopefully the parts counter is open at the ford garage, I know the union mechanics don't work, but the showroom is open so I'd assume the parts counter will be.