Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal

Special Tool(s)

Adapter for 303-224 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Installer, Axle Shaft Bearing 205-124 (T78P-1225-A)
Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-390 (T97T-1177-B)
Remover, Axle Bearing 205-219 (T85L-1225-AH)
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)

Removal

1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.

Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal

Installation

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.

2. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal

3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.

  • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESAM1C75- B.

4. Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal

5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

    Other materials:

    Wheel Studs
    Removal 1. Remove the wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section. 2. Using a press, remove the wheel stud (1107) from the wheel hub. Installation 1. Using a press, install a new wheel stud. 2. Install the w ...

    External Controls (Description and Operation)
    The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the gearshift lever to the automatic transmission (7003). The indicated position of the transmission floor mounted selector lever is transferred to the transmission through the cable ...

    Index Card
    Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amo ...