1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional
information, refer to Section 100-00. 2. Remove the rear wheel and
tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-00. 3.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration
and table. 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 5. Fill the
axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant. For
additional information, refer to the Specifications in this section.
Item 2: Rear Disc Brake Caliper Removal Note CAUTION: Do not allow the
caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support. 1.
Position the rear disc brake caliper aside. For additional information,
refer to Section 206-00. Item 7: Differential Pinion Shaft Removal Note
1. Move the differential pinion shaft out far enough to remove the
U-washers. Replace the shaft and install the lock bolt finger tight when
U-washers are removed. Item 8: U-washer Removal Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
Remove the U-washers. 1 Push the axle shafts inboard. 2 Remove the
U-washers. Item 10 and 11: Wheel Bearing Oil Seal and Axle Shaft
Bearing Removal Note CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal
by itself. Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel
bearing at the same time. 1. For the 8.8 inch rear axle, use the
special tools to remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil
seal. 2. CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal by itself.
Always remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing at
the same time. For the 9.75 inch and the 10.25 inch rear axles, use the
special tools to remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil
seal.
Item 11: Axle Shaft Bearing Installation Note 1. For the 8.8 inch and
the 9.75 inch rear axles, use the special tools to install the rear axle
wheel bearing. 2. For the 10.25 inch rear axle, use the special tools
shown to install the rear axle wheel bearing. Item 10: Wheel Bearing
Oil Seal Installation Note 1. Use the special tools shown to install
the rear wheel bearing oil seal. Item 8: U-washer Installation Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
Install the U-washers. 1 Position the two U-washers on the button end
of the axle shafts. 2 Pull the axle shafts outward. Item 5:
Differential Housing Cover Installation Note NOTE: Clean the gasket
mating surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover. 1.
NOTE: The differential housing cover must be installed within 15
minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied.
If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure
the silicone sealant has correctly cured. Apply a continuous bead of
sealant to the differential housing cover. Item 2: Rear Disc Brake
Caliper Installation Note 1. Make sure the stainless steel shoe
slippers are correctly positioned.
2004 Ford F150 Rear Axle Differential Cover, Axle Shaft, Oil Seal, and Rear Wheel Bearing Removal And Installation
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