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stangladesh

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I need to replace the rear wheel bearing. It seems to be pretty straight forward but I have noticed a discrepancy between the front and rear when it comes to what to replace. I think the front is a complete replacement of the hub assembly. Is the rear the same? When I look for parts all I get is the bearing. Anyone have a link to a good write up on the rear?
 

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For the rear wheels: Remove the rear wheels, and take the rear brakes apart. Then remove the rear differential cover and let the oil drain out. Remove the spider gear spindle and use a prybar to pry the inner axle end until it pops in a little. You should now be able to slide each half-shaft out and the wheel and axle bearings are inside. Again, make sure to replace the races and pack the new bearings with disc brake grease
 
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Yeah , you'll have to remove the diff cover and the carrier shaft retainer bolt, then the shaft itself. Reomve brake assembly and rotor. Now you have top remove the abs sensors. After you get the retainer bolt out. Take some channel lock pliers and carefully wiggle the sensor back and forth until it pops out. Next push in on the wheel stud side of the axles, and slide out the c-clips from each axle located beside the diff side gears. Slide axles out and you can then pop the seals out the eand of the axle shaft or use a seal puller. The bearings are a different story, you will need some kind of tool to hook in behind the bearing a pull it out. A slide hammer puller works great but a lady foot bar or similar tool will do. Install the new bearings until they are seated and install the seals until they are flush with the axle housing. As far as putting "disk brake grease" on the bearings, I never have and I've never had a problem. But I'm sure others will disagree. Install everything else in reverse order you removed it, put lock-tite on the carrier shaft bolt. And don't forget the diff additive when refilling. One thing to note: Make sure you buy quality seals and bearings, or you will be doing all of this next year.
 
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Thanks for the info. Still debating on doing this myself. If I do I will definitely get some pics.
 
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