Section 05-02B: Axle, Integral Carrier — 8.8 Inch Ring Gear
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
Rear Axle Bearing and Seal Remover T85L-1225-AH
Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A
Axle Tube Bearing Replacer T78P-1225-A
Axle Tube Seal Replacer T78P-1177-A

  1. Remove axle shaft (4234) as outlined.
  1. Insert Rear Axle Bearing Remover T85L-1225-AH in bore and position it behind inner wheel bearing oil seal (1177) so tangs on tool engage bearing outer race. Remove rear wheel bearing (1225) and inner wheel bearing oil seal as a unit, using Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A.



  1. Lubricate the new inner wheel bearing oil seal with rear axle lubricant.



  1. Install inner wheel bearing oil seal into the housing bore using Axle Tube Bearing Replacer T78P-1225-A.



     CAUTION: Installation of rear wheel bearing or inner wheel bearing oil seal assembly without proper tool may result in an early rear wheel bearing or inner wheel bearing oil seal failure. If inner wheel bearing oil seal becomes cocked in bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.

  1. Install the inner wheel bearing oil seal using Axle Tube Seal Replacer T78P-1177-A. Use Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification between the lips of the inner wheel bearing oil seal .



  1. Ensure rear axle housing vent (4022) is not plugged with debris.