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Thanks for the awesome post. Unfortunately I'm at a standstill. the axle dustseal that the dealer gave me matches the part# that you have listed, but I'll be damned if it won't fit into my axle housing (tube). #F81Z-1S175-HCA. Although it does fit on the axle. The OD seems to be either too large or to small. I've already been back to the dealer once to confirm that it is the right part. Any help would be appreciated as right now I'm halfway though!!!
2004 f350 cc 4x4 6.0 srw sb
Admin reply: The dust seal (F81Z-1S175-HCA) does not really fit inside the axle tube. It just slides on the axle. I seems counter-intuitive the way it seats against the axle tube because it does not seal very well, but that is how it goes. Good luck.
Thanks for the awesome post. Unfortunately I'm at a standstill. the axle dustseal that the dealer gave me matches the part# that you have listed, but I'll be damned if it won't fit into my axle housing (tube). #F81Z-1S175-HCA. Although it does fit on the axle. The OD seems to be either too large or to small. I've already been back to the dealer once to confirm that it is the right part. Any help would be appreciated as right now I'm halfway though!!!
2004 f350 cc 4x4 6.0 srw sbAdmin reply: The dust seal (F81Z-1S175-HCA) does not really fit inside the axle tube. It just slides on the axle. I seems counter-intuitive the way it seats against the axle tube because it does not seal very well, but that is how it goes. Good luck.
Added: October 1, 2009
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This was perfect I have this same truck and is what I did to do the job Excellent pictures and explaination thanks
Admin reply: Thanks for taking the time to post this feedback Doug.
This was perfect I have this same truck and is what I did to do the job Excellent pictures and explaination thanks
Admin reply: Thanks for taking the time to post this feedback Doug.
Added: September 24, 2009
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this is an excellent post. if you cant rebuild it reading this you need to stay out of it.
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this is an excellent post. if you cant rebuild it reading this you need to stay out of it.
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Added: September 23, 2009
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wow, your write up made my job a whole lot quicker and faster on my 2001 superduty, I decided to go to lowes and buy everything to make your seal installer design. Worked great and cost only $ 18 bucks, and a good half hour of grinding on the floor flange. I went one step further and pulled the abs wire out to the wheel bearing hub and forced grease down into the hub (another tip online that i had read). thanks again
Admin reply: Glad to help Brent. Thanks for posting.
wow, your write up made my job a whole lot quicker and faster on my 2001 superduty, I decided to go to lowes and buy everything to make your seal installer design. Worked great and cost only $ 18 bucks, and a good half hour of grinding on the floor flange. I went one step further and pulled the abs wire out to the wheel bearing hub and forced grease down into the hub (another tip online that i had read). thanks again
Admin reply: Glad to help Brent. Thanks for posting.
Added: September 8, 2009
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I am a Caterpillar tech, I think that you should write instructions for them also. I found that your instructions were very helpful.Thanks so much. Darryl
Admin reply: Thanks Darryl. I am glad you found the article useful.
I am a Caterpillar tech, I think that you should write instructions for them also. I found that your instructions were very helpful.Thanks so much. Darryl
Admin reply: Thanks Darryl. I am glad you found the article useful.
Added: September 7, 2009
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Thanks to all the recent posters! I appreciate you feedback!!
Jerry
Thanks to all the recent posters! I appreciate you feedback!!
Jerry
Added: August 30, 2009
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Anticipating working on my '02, Superduty Diesel. Searched the web and found your article. I do beleive this is one of the finest repair articles I have ever read! Thank you for taking the time out for all the information.
Anticipating working on my '02, Superduty Diesel. Searched the web and found your article. I do beleive this is one of the finest repair articles I have ever read! Thank you for taking the time out for all the information.
Added: August 27, 2009
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Thanks for the write up! We are halfway through this job and I wanted to add a few notes.
When constructing the special tool, the instructions said to ground it to 3 & 3/16" which I though was a lot to take off so I waited till I had the seal. I then ground the tool base until it fit and found it was 3 & 7/8"
Also, I have a 04 F250 and it had a metal ring behind the large dust seal that we reused. It's a little beat but should work fine.
I was unable to locate a 1 5/16 socket but found that a 33mm worked fine.
So far the hardest part has been that my buddy helping me keeps jumping ahead and messing up the steps. Thanks again.
Thanks for the write up! We are halfway through this job and I wanted to add a few notes.
When constructing the special tool, the instructions said to ground it to 3 & 3/16" which I though was a lot to take off so I waited till I had the seal. I then ground the tool base until it fit and found it was 3 & 7/8"
Also, I have a 04 F250 and it had a metal ring behind the large dust seal that we reused. It's a little beat but should work fine.
I was unable to locate a 1 5/16 socket but found that a 33mm worked fine.
So far the hardest part has been that my buddy helping me keeps jumping ahead and messing up the steps. Thanks again.
Added: August 27, 2009
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Great write up on ball joint replacements. Shop wanted $900 for my Excursion, found your step by step write up so I am doing it myself. Also like the simple "Specialty Tools" made from common pipe and fittings. Thanks for taking the time to do a thorough job on this article!
Great write up on ball joint replacements. Shop wanted $900 for my Excursion, found your step by step write up so I am doing it myself. Also like the simple "Specialty Tools" made from common pipe and fittings. Thanks for taking the time to do a thorough job on this article!
Added: August 27, 2009
Name: Todd
From: Fortuna, CA
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Fantastic write-up. I just followed it step by step - all the info you need is right here. I made the special seal tool - took about 10 minutes with the grinder and about $15 at Ace hardware. The only shocker was when I got the parts at the local Ford dealer - over $800 (that's not a typo) just for the minimal required stuff. Oh well - you saved me a ton in labor costs. Much thanks.
Admin reply: Thanks Todd. It sounds like the dealer didn't do you any favors on the pricing. Glad my article was helpful.