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Reek09
10-18-2011, 01:35 PM
Do I need Amy specials tools ro change my axle, seal, and bearings? Or does anybody have a write up on this with pics? I ordered new axle kit and wanna put it on.
RF Overlord
10-18-2011, 02:12 PM
The only "special" tools you'll need are a bearing puller, a bearing installer, and a slide hammer. Most of the major chains like AutoZone have a loan-a-tool program and will have these.
fastblackmerc
10-18-2011, 02:17 PM
The only "special" tools you'll need are a bearing puller, a bearing installer, and a slide hammer. Most of the major chains like AutoZone have a loan-a-tool program and will have these.

What he said ^^^^

If the bearing in pressed on, which I think it is, you'll need someone to press the bearing off the axle. If the new axle doesn't have the ABS ring on it, it will need to be pressed off the old on on the new.
fastblackmerc
10-18-2011, 02:19 PM
BTW...

Don;t think Amy can help you... ;-)
Blackened300a
10-18-2011, 03:48 PM
I heated the ABS rings til they fell off the old axles then I placed them on the new axles and let them air cool. They seated perfect and saved a headache of trying to press the new ones on.
BirchMarauder
10-18-2011, 04:20 PM
I just paid the dealer a whole buncha money to do this. Mostly labor cost. Parts weren't much.
bigmerc281
10-18-2011, 04:56 PM
slide hammer, needle nose pliers and a smalll screw driver for the c clip
RF Overlord
10-18-2011, 09:25 PM
If the bearing in pressed on, which I think it is, you'll need someone to press the bearing off the axle. Jim, the bearing is pressed into the end of the axle tube. You just need the bearing puller and a slide hammer to remove it.
boatmangc
10-19-2011, 05:11 AM
Jim, the bearing is pressed into the end of the axle tube. You just need the bearing puller and a slide hammer to remove it.
That is correct sir.
computertech
10-19-2011, 05:16 AM
slide hammer, needle nose pliers and a smalll screw driver for the c clip


Exactly what Big Merc Said as long as your on a lift its cake. I did mine in about an hour........


I sure would love a lift in our garage !! Best of luck to you bud, its not a huge deal..:burnout:
Chevyguy
10-19-2011, 06:24 AM
Get a new lock pin bolt for the carrier!! I re-used mine and you really should not (car is traded in so no worries anymore!!)

You can get the axles with the ABS ring watch out that they are the same type. I got a machined ring in my Dorman Axle and the original was stamped on my old 2001. Soon after I would get random ABS activation just before I stopped. Thought my HCU was dying but upon reflection the problems started just after the axle repair.
fastblackmerc
10-19-2011, 06:37 AM
Get a new lock pin bolt for the carrier!! I re-used mine and you really should not (car is traded in so no worries anymore!!)

You can get the axles with the ABS ring watch out that they are the same type. I got a machined ring in my Dorman Axle and the original was stamped on my old 2001. Soon after I would get random ABS activation just before I stopped. Thought my HCU was dying but upon reflection the problems started just after the axle repair.

The Ford Repair Manual doesn't say anything about replacing the lock pin bolt. I'd replace it if it looked damaged, but there is little or no stress on that part so I wouldn't replace it unless damaged.
Reek09
10-19-2011, 08:36 AM
Anybody have any pics of this repair? And the axle I have is from dorman..what does the AND ring look like and where is it on the axle?
Reek09
10-19-2011, 08:37 AM
Sorry..I meant ABS ring..not and ring. Damn smart phones..LOL
fastblackmerc
10-19-2011, 08:43 AM
Anybody have any pics of this repair? And the axle I have is from dorman..what does the AND ring look like and where is it on the axle?


Sorry..I meant ABS ring..not and ring. Damn smart phones..LOL

Just an FYI... others have had fitment issues with the Dorman axles.

The ABS ring should be silver in color and has lots of teeth on it.

Looks something like this.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=abs+ring&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1431&bih=683&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=p-78IYOG83QqPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.heardauto.com/en/product.asp%3Fclassid%3D71&docid=AqJvNnEBFC0JuM&imgurl=http://www.heardauto.com/ProductImages/ABS09.jpg&w=500&h=500&ei=4e-eTvvZNYfa0QGby4n8CA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=773&vpy=145&dur=196&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=123&ty=134&sig=116272889896108782438&page=1&tbnh=156&tbnw=156&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0
Reek09
10-19-2011, 09:07 AM
Oh ok. I think i remember seeing that ring. Its located up near the beginning of the axle right. You said its been fitment issues..what has to be done to make it fit??
RF Overlord
10-19-2011, 10:39 PM
I got Phoebe's axles from Rock Auto and they were Dormans. Both came with the ABS ring already installed and I had no issues with them at all.

They also came with new bearings and seals so I didn't have to buy anything else but the fluid (Valvoline 75W-140 synthetic).