Rear axle seal question
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Rear axle seal question
Hey guys , new to the forum and this is my first question.
i am going to be replaceing rear brakes on a 98 f150 this weeknd. I also need to replace the axle seals. Breaks are not a problem , but i have never done the seals on a ford. Is it the same as im used to , just take the diff cover off, remove the 2 c-clips and the axles slide out , or are they different than that. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks in advance, Ryan
i am going to be replaceing rear brakes on a 98 f150 this weeknd. I also need to replace the axle seals. Breaks are not a problem , but i have never done the seals on a ford. Is it the same as im used to , just take the diff cover off, remove the 2 c-clips and the axles slide out , or are they different than that. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks in advance, Ryan
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Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Use 75W140 gear oil to refill and one bottle of friction modifier if you've got a limited slip axle. The rear axle cover is sealed with RTV. The bolt for the cross pin is either 3/8 or 10mm, I forget exactly. Also note on the back of the axle flanges, you may have to turn it a certain amount so that the wheel studs won't hit the backing plate, preventing you from getting enough clearance to remove the C-clips.
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Originally Posted by Quintin
Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Use 75W140 gear oil to refill and one bottle of friction modifier if you've got a limited slip axle. The rear axle cover is sealed with RTV. The bolt for the cross pin is either 3/8 or 10mm, I forget exactly.
EDIT: 5/31/05
Oooohhh....almost forgot, if you have a blind bearing puller, replace those outer bearings too. They are on the loose end from the Dana/Spicer plant. Get a good Timkin or TRW bearing and the seals won't go bad again. remeber to put a little oil or gresae on the new seal lip so they don't burn when first installed.
Last edited by Colorado Osprey; 05-31-2005 at 08:25 PM.