How to Remove Rear Axle Shafts and Replace Outer Seals and Bearings Ford F150 and More

[@GeneralSulla]

Finally someone who does both sides. No difference but other KZbinrs were just being lazy about showing both sides. Thanks.

[@johnbadgerow6135]

Thank you for making a complete video it's been so many years since I've worked on a rear end of a truck I forgot half of the stuff that you just reminded me of.

[@ant98tan]

Thank you for the video. Very detailed and simply instructions along with the great camera work.

[@johnhollowell2018]

Thank You for taking time to make this video, It was Very helpful and Very much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AnTi90d]

Thanks.. I've never owned a truck before and my back rear wheel is wobbling.

[@cesmik]

Thanks alot for your video it helped me alot when i replaced my rear axle

[@davidduncan770]

did mine exactly how you did yours ,worked great ty for your excellent video

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome.

[@DL-qq4nu]

excellent video. will refer back to this in a couple of years...

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[@thejazzassignment]

Thank you for the video, very helpful! One thing that I noticed that might be different is my F150 requires 75w-140, possibly because it is an FX4?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Could be. Glad you went to the owners manual for specs on fluids!

[@eustaciotrevino5604]

Very helpful video, thanks.

[@crucifiedfaith]

You are very good at explaining in detail thanks

[@521farmer]

Wow ya Make it look easy thks for sharin your Project for us Keep it up Ya Got this mine is 1991 f150 cant get drums off goin to use heat guess see what happins makin a Pellet maker out of the Diff so need to get these Axles Out So Thks again

[@j.huxcho8059]

So i have to do this to put brand new wheels studs

[@CoeShow619]

Have you ever noticed a slight .030 play in and out on ford f 150 axles. I never noticed it before in my truck, but now I have a clunk clunk noise backing up, and have traced it to the rear end axles. With E brake off, I can shake the truck from the tire and hear knock knock, clunk clunk. Some say this is normal. After performing your great video and axle install have you noticed slight in and out play? Is it because of the c clips? In my world of airplanes, we don’t like play in things that move or hold weight. Truck is a 2017 F 150 with limited slip 9.75” rear end. 25,000 miles. Thanks for the help.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I have not noticed play like that. With those kind of miles it seems unlikely a bearing would be going already or the clips would be worn. I wouldn't like it either and it would likely drive me to distraction. Nothing really leaps to mind at this point...

[@cashcrosby3685]

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[@makelifefun5101]

I know this video is two yrs old but great video

[@linweichen7251]

2006 Ford it wouldnt newdy.

[@Tj-li9uk]

What is the bicycle looking sprocket for?

[@filibertovargas8354]

Thankyou for your video sr Really helful.

[@Floreslerenaeduardo]

What year is that truck

[@dennismarella4858]

Thanks pal big help

[@artman102]

My truck has had a whining sound since I bought it used with 230,000 miles on it. Now 20,000 miles later the rear wheels are loose - in and out- movement by over 1/2 inch. Both sides. So, it looks like I will be dismantling to see what is worn out.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Good luck with it and thanks for watching!

[@jean-pierrehall2914]

Hey John. Good day to you. I’m experiencing the same issue with in -and-out play and grinding. What was your final diagnosis? Thx. JP

[@alexkifa7841]

Most like the tip of the axle is broken ( the part where the C clip goes around )will cause the wheel to rub against the rotor cover

[@poolman8201]

Question, 99 Ford f150 right side axle has alot of in and out play, clip fell out before and looks like it's close to falling out again, any ideas why it's doing this, bearing and seal is new?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You must have some wear on the axle or even the differential.

[@poolman8201]

Yeah, I got something going on. Axle looks good, i pulled the c clip out put it in a vice and bent it a little bit , shouldn't fall out now. Thanks for the response. 👍

[@cooldude2245]

Excellent

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

Is it same for other side all videos show from same side thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Yes it is the same

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

@@TheOriginalMechanic thanks for reply always search for video that makes it looks easiest and most informed that why I went with u

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

@@jamesa9lpiopatton419 You're welcome. I really appreciate the feedback!

[@GriffinsFanChris]

Are the spider gears something that could easily fall out once the pin is removed?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

So I've been told. It never happened to me but it is definitely a possibility.

[@GriffinsFanChris]

@@TheOriginalMechanic I'm in the process of doing this right now. The spider gears seem to be in there pretty good. Im going to put the pin back in while I do the seals and bearings though.

[@jean-pierrehall2914]

@@GriffinsFanChris good day GFC. Did putting the pin back while do seals and bearings work? Thx. JP

[@GriffinsFanChris]

@@jean-pierrehall2914 Yes, it worked good. Got the job done!

[@jeffreyallen3777]

Yes, if you rotate too much and the spiders move too far toward the open side of the diff there will be nothing to hold them in place. It is not the end of the world but there are probably shims that will come out with it and it's a little bit of a trick to get them back in at the correct rotation point. I accidently kicked a wheel when I had mine apart and it rotated enough for one to fall out.It's best to be very carefull and avoid this happening especially if it's on a lift as the long drop may damage the spider.

[@toledosetegalo280]

Thak you

[@timodum2107]

Will this procedure work for a 2014 F150 FX4?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Likely to similar but not identical.

[@mickcarter3613]

What's the year of the Ford mine is a 96

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

2000

[@mattikyle]

You don't actually have to take the tire and wheel off You just have to do the differential stuff in there get the little c clip out of there It pulled the whole axle off outside the axle out with the wheel hooked up to it still unless you just want to take the wheel off

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Yeah you're right. I had the wheel off first to look at brakes and then to replace a rear bearing.

[@jesusgutierrez1446]

I don’t believe the rotor would allow that to happen. 🤔

[@Afrattzz1]

The caliper wouldn’t allow that and if the drums need to be backed off. Besides, it’s a lot easier and less cumbersome to just take the wheel off. I’ve never left the wheels on.

[@garyr7027]

That will work if it's drum breaks but then why do it that way with all that weight on one end of the axel?

[@trapfool6724]

What about s clip that go in the middle

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You must mean the "C" clip that goes back in place at 7:33.

[@ignaciodaviddelacerda7971]

Cool.

[@nickmendoza1140]

Did you pack the bearing with grease?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

It's a sealed bearing.

[@bindig1]

Great video but use the grey Permatex on that pumpkin cover

[@dougjamesvandals]

I did it leaked went back to a felt seal...no leaks

[@chow62]

Tripac that bearing full of grease before you apply bearing

[@jerrycarter1928]

not sure you had the right gear oil, for my 02 F150 the right fluid is 75-140 full synthetic. Also, make sure you have the antislip additive if you have anti slip diff. If you are not sure, add it as it does no harm if you don't and if you have an antislip diff, you are covered. I didn't see if you used RTV or a gasket at the end, nor did I see you clean the diff from the previous sealing method. I think it is worth mentioning what you did so new folks don't get this step wrong and end up with a leak. Thanks for taking the time to make the video

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I used my owners manual for the oil choice. If there was an update I guess I missed it. Thanks for sharing the useful details.

[@jerrycarter1928]

@@TheOriginalMechanic K. There are 2 tags on the diff, one of them has the correct oil to use too.

[@dutchmccutch615]

Does no one ever replace the bearings on the dang passenger side? Its ALWAYS the drivers side in every single one of these videos.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Of course I changed them both. I did the passenger side first and decided the video clips were better on the driver's side. Luckily for those viewers who want the passenger side, the procedure is the same.

[@dutchmccutch615]

Yeah im sorry i didnt know it was the same process of taken em off on both sides. I dont mean to sound dumb ive never taken the axles out before i guess it was just a coincidence i watched like 5 videos and everyone was only taking the driver side axle off i was like well how the heck do ya take the other dang axle off!? Haha my bad man i see now its the same way on both sides. I am replacing my rear wheel bearings tommorow on my truck i have been watching alot of videos to make sure i know what im doin when i go to do it.. Ive replaced the rear wheel bearings on my fourwheeler before but that was a tad bit different. I never have had too on my truck until now. Thanks for the video tho it was very well explained. If you said you do the same on the other side im sorry for not catching that. God bless ya sir!