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How to replace the Rear Axle Bearing and Seals 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 πŸš—

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Ford F-150

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Socket set, Wrench set, Jack and jack stands, Torque wrench, Bearing puller, Seal driver, Tire removal tools
Find the parts used in the video on CarParts.com just there https://carparts.solutions/F150Gen13 Over 1 million auto parts at your fingertips, download our app πŸ€– https://carparts.solutions/AppGooglePlay or 🍎 https://carparts.solutions/AppIOS βš™οΈ NEEDED CARPARTS AND PRODUCTS - Differential fluid: https://carparts.solutions/AutomaticTransmissionFluid_F150Gen13 - Multi-purpose grease - Silicone gasket - Penetrating oil: https://carparts.solutions/PenetratingOil - Threadlocker: https://carparts.solutions/Threadlocker - Rear axle bearing: https://carparts.solutions/RearAxleBearing_F150Gen13 - Rear axle seal: https://carparts.solutions/RearAxleSeal_F150Gen13 - Brake cleaner: https://carparts.solutions/BrakeCleaner πŸ’ͺ TIGHTENING TORQUES - Pinion shaft lock bolt : 22 Ft-lbs - Differential cover bolts: 33 Ft-lbs - Differential’s filler cap: 38 Ft-lbs - ABS sensor holding bolt: 11 Ft-lbs - Slide pin: 24 Ft-lbs - Wheel lug nuts: 150 Ft-lbs πŸ›  TOOLS The toolbox recommended by CARPARTS.COM to repair your Ford F-150: https://carparts.solutions/ToolBox List of the tools we used to replace the Rear Axle Bearing and Seals on a Ford F-150: - Hydraulic jack: https://carparts.solutions/FloorJack - Jack stands: https://carparts.solutions/JackStands - Silicone gun - Chisel - Bearing removal tool - Fork - Cylindrical brush - Small hook - Slide hammer - Wheel lug wrench - Bearing installation tool - Torque wrench: 20 to 250 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_20-250 100 to 600 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_100-600 - Ratchet - Flat head screwdriver - Large flat head screwdriver - 10 mm socket - 13 mm socket - Needle-nose pliers - Fluid container - Hammer - Wire brush - 3/8" drive extension socket - Cloth - Paper towels - Extender - Sandpaper - Oil syringe - Razor blade Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CarPartscomOfficial πŸ›» COMPATIBLE VEHICLES The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles : - 2015 Ford F-150 - 2016 Ford F-150 - 2017 Ford F-150 - 2018 Ford F-150 - 2019 Ford F-150 - 2020 Ford F-150 πŸ“½ πŸ›  USEFUL VIDEOS πŸ›  πŸ“½ - How to jack your F-150 safely? ⬆ πŸš— : https://youtu.be/ituyC_UZIsA - How to replace the Rear Brakes 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 πŸš— : https://youtu.be/xfLtk_Modl8 ⚠️ CARPARTS.COM'S INFOS - In order to remove the rear axle shaft, you need to disengage it from the differential. - Before replacing the differential cover, you need to clean the seal surface to ensure a perfect seal. - Before fitting the rear axle bearing back on, you must clean the seal surface to ensure it is completely impermeable. - Attention! The bearing must be inserted properly. Ensure that you are inserting the side of the bearing that is more rounded on the differential side. 🚨 DISCLAIMER This video is for entertainment purposes only. Carparts.com, Inc. disclaims all damages including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, and/or punitive, for any liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or arising from any information or lack thereof posted in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All mechanical car projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. If you are in doubt, please consult a licensed mechanic in your area. πŸ“š CHAPTERS 0.00 Intro + how to pull up your F-150 0.24 Remove the rear brake system 0.48 Remove the differential cover 2:22 Remove the ABS sensor 2:36 Disengage the rear axle shaft from the differential 3:45 Remove the axle shaft 3:56 Remove the rear axle seal 4:25 Remove the rear axle bearing 4:50 Clean the seal surface 5:05 Put the rear axle bearing back 5:45 Put the rear axle seal back 6:08 Install the rear axle shaft 6:19 Lock the rear axle shaft in the differential + tightening torque 7:15 Clean the differential surface 8:05 Close the differential + tightening torque 9:00 Put the ABS sensor back in + tightening torque 9:15 Put the rear brake system back + tightening torque 9:25 Add differential fluid + tightening torque