Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 512

Fig. 29: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing & Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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

Installation 

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

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

CAUTION: Never remove the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) by itself. Always 

remove the wheel bearing oil seal and the rear wheel bearing (1225) 
at the same time.

NOTE:

If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be 
plugged with debris.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 30: Installing Rear Wheel Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 31: Installing Wheel Bearing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT-DISC BRAKE .  

REAR WHEEL BEARING & AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL - DRUM BRAKE 

Special Tool(s) 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 32: Identifying Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Material 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 10.25-inch - F150 Pickup