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May 27, 2014 | 09:10 PM

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Installing outer axel seal

Do I need a special tool to put the outer axel seal on a 2003 excursion? I could make one if I new how far down it needs to be.
I'm replacing the needle bearings in the back of the hubs and it looks like the last seals were not on far enough and the hub tore them up

May 27, 2014 | 09:56 PM

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Ford Super Duty Knuckle Seal Tool - AKA OTC 6695 | Superdutypsd.com

Here is a write up on replacing the ball joints, but it also has instructions on seating the seal on the axle with the tool:

http://www.superdutypsd.com/ball_joint_article.php

May 27, 2014 | 10:13 PM

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I always put mine flush. They always work well.

May 28, 2014 | 09:30 AM

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Does the back of the bearing rub the seal or should it clear it
Thanks

May 28, 2014 | 09:42 AM

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If its flush with the top of the axle then the bearing can't hit it. The bearing will push the axle in..

May 28, 2014 | 10:20 AM

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If its flush with the top of the axle then the bearing can't hit it. The bearing will push the axle in..

Correct....you seat the knuckle/axle seal all the way down on the shoulder of the axle shaft. Once you reinstall the axle through the knuckle as far as you can go, don't force it too far, and once you reinstall the hub and torque the four mounting bolts, it will seat your axle and seal to its proper depth.

I believe the torque spec for the hub bolts is 166 ft/lbs.

May 28, 2014 | 11:09 AM

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I'm working the passenger side but I can't get the axel to come out. If struck the universal but it has not budged. I need it out to get the old broken seal off

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May 28, 2014 | 12:06 PM

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Flat blade screwdriver from the rear with hammer. Bang it out.

May 28, 2014 | 04:16 PM

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Okay it's out
The steel disk at the back of the outer axel is that part of the old seal ?
Thanks for all the help

May 28, 2014 | 04:33 PM

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Okay it's out
The steel disk at the back of the outer axel is that part of the old seal ?
Thanks for all the help

That is probably the dust shield. It's also pictured in the link I posted.

May 28, 2014 | 04:38 PM

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So it's bad if that got destroyed?
The old seal was a mess and two pieces fell out and one was stuck to the axle and that shield
I have not started the other side yet

May 28, 2014 | 06:20 PM

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Replace the dust seal on the other end of the ujoint also. And check the ujoints.

May 28, 2014 | 08:05 PM

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Replace the dust seal on the other end of the ujoint also. And check the ujoints.

Yes I had to wait until tomorrow to get that seal. I removed the bearing because that wheel would stick taking corners especially in 4WD turns out that it was all from a $15 needle bearing. It's a good thing it had not damaged the outer shaft
Tomorrow I will get the seals for the other side and see how it is