Okay, havent done this one yet, looks to be two bolts for the carrier, 4 for the drive shaft, some form of alignment mark for the shaft, but what about the boot, can I get new hose clamps for this, or they reusable?, Do I need to press the shaft out, or will it just come out? EIther way, looks like fun..

 

Did mine a couple years back, Just drove it off with a brass hammer and used a Tye wrap on the boot.

 

Thank you sir.. just tried to get the bearing off... no go, put a bearing puller on it.. yeah, busted.. getting ready to head to work and use the press with the bearing puller.. should have done this at lunch...

 

I had to use a press to get that bearing off, too.
When it let go there was a large CRACK noise, it was siezed on there pretty good.

 

pex ring pliers will work to do the new boot clamps a;though finding the clamps may be difficult

 

An overnight soak with PB Blaster or Kroll Oil will loosen it right up.

 

Thank you for your belief in me that I am patient



Took Longer to get to work then it did to use the press, another 20 mins home, 10 more under the truck, and good to go.. Thanks guys!!

 

I really didn't need to wait when I had a press handy right next to me.

 

I need to do mine. Don't have a press but do have patients. Not Trying to Hijack.

 

IT is of my opinion that if its the same subject, and you need help, it is not a hijack..you may have just asked a question someone else in wondering..

 

I used a press on mine but like Dan said,the press was there to use anyway so I did.

 

another trick for those with no press, is a torch and heat up the inner race. Even a small MAPP gas torch will work.

 

are you just using the press to get the bearing off and the new one just slides on?

 

its not bad at all. take the drive shaft off. i used a puller and pulled the bearing off. then to reinstall use a piece of pipe and mallet to get the new beaing on. i posted a thread a while back about the 2 different sizes. when you go to get the part they have two differnt sizes. ill try to find the thread and repost for you

 

heres the link for you Pat -

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...placement.html