1998 Ford Ranger - Axle Bearing & Seal Replacement

1998 Ford Ranger - Rear Axle Bearing & Seal Replacement "How To" - 8.8" Differential

Using a Neiko Axle Bearing Puller Set with Slide Hammer

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[wbmartin3]

I'm using the same bearing removal set (got it as a free rental from Autozone), but my seal is being a real bear. It probably doesn't help that it's been raining for 3 days, but I'm going to wait for daylight and dryness tomorrow. Heck, I may look at it again tonight ... from the video, it looks like I might be grabbing the bearing when I'm really just trying to get the seal. I would NOT purchase the seal removal tool (shown in the Haynes manual) ... it's really cheap and bends way too easy.

[ragtop69camaro]

Yup, a pry bar worked for me, good luck!

[p4ndiamond]

How do you get the axel out O_o

[ragtop69camaro]

You have to remove the differential cover, remove the cross pin retaining bolt, remove the cross pin, remove the "C" clips / axle retainer clips, and the axles will slide out.

[fisher7654]

What size ring gear are those bearings? 

[ragtop69camaro]

It's an 8.8" Differential

[Fluffy0812]

Ok I'm looking at this video and i have a huge question, can i do this on my 98 Ford explorer? I heard that the ranger and explorer are similar

[indyboom]

I dont own a ranger but like your vides.> Good job, be proud!

[vwilkins4]

I bought a bearing puller set like the one you have from Harbor Freight. It broke on the first pull. It is really sad that places like that in business and the average person does not have access to quality tools.

[sahmadi1000]

Thank you for the sharing your knowhow. You saved me a trip to the shop. You saved me some money but sharing your knowledge with us means much more than money. Great job explaining things and great jon with camer work.

[Badb0y999]

@ragtop69camaro you forgot to mention that to get to the c clip he has to push the axel in after removing the cross pin.

[johnthetrout]

v.good



[dus777]

just what I needed.