Rear axleshaft bearing — replacement Ford F150
1. Remove the axleshaft oil seal (see Rear axleshaft oil seal – replacement).
A typical slide hammer and axleshaft bearing remover attachment
2. A bearing puller which grips the bearing from behind will be required for this job .
Removing the axleshaft bearing with a slide hammer
3. Attach a slide hammer to the puller and extract the bearing from the axle housing .
Use a bearing driver or a large socket to tap the bearing evenly into the axle housing
4. Clean out the bearing recess and drive in the new bearing with a bearing installer positioned against the outer bearing race . Make sure the bearing is fully seated in the recess.
5. Install a new oil seal (see Rear axleshaft oil seal – replacement).