SOURCE: Rear Axle Bearing
i know for a fact that the bearing comes with the hub., and if the old bearing is badly damage you may need to heat it to remove it from the axel...so this may be a rather big job if your not equipt
with torch or other ...
SOURCE: rear axle seal replacement 1994 ford bronco
It is fairly easy to do. remove rear wheels and brake drums, remove the differential cover, rotate the diff to access the diff pin bolt and remove, remove pin, push axles inward and remove c clips, slide out axles and replace seals. reverse procedure
SOURCE: what torque for rear wheel bearing Ford Focus 2000
Can only find out that the hub needs to be tightened to
235 nm Dunno if this helps
SOURCE: torque specs 7.5 inch rear axle 96 ford ranger
Differential bearing caps 70-85 ft lb
Ring gear bolts 70-85 ft lb
Pinion bearing preload if using original bearings 8-14 lb-in, if installing new bearings 16-28 lb-in
SOURCE: rear wheel bearing
SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Axle Shaft
Removal
Remove the U-washer (4N237).
Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .
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Remove the axle shaft.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Removal
Installation
Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.
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Installation
Install the two axle shafts.
Install the U-washer.
Install the differential pinion shaft.
Well you have to remove the whole assembly
With a 30mm deep socket , remove the axle nut, do this before jacking the car up...
Then jack the car up and remove the wheel.
Then the tie rod end , brake caliper and lower ball joint.
Remove the cross bolt and brake hose bolt on the strut.
pull the assembly off of the strut.
The you need a press to press the old bearing out after you remove the inner snap ring.
press the new bearing in and install a new outer seal and a new snap ring.
reassemble and if you are using a new hub pull it onto the bearings with the axle nut
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