Rear axle seal question

[Kesp4.0]

Hi everyone. Obviously I am new here but like yourselves I am a big Explorer enthusiast. Currently I am replacing the rear seals and brakes on a 1993 Explorer. I have read of two different ways to install the rear wheel seal on the car.

My question is, do I add grease to the seal where the axle meets the seal or no grease? I think my Haynes manual says to just place the axle in the shaft but I have read a few things online saying they add bearing grease to the axle and seal where they meet.

Any help is appreciated

 

[scdix50]

A light coat of grease will be OK. Make sure you do not slide the axle shaft on the seal when you push it in.

 

[FLwireman]

Rear Seal Bolt

If you read the post on the rear seal replacement you probably know that the problematic bolt needs to replaced and not reused. I just coincidentaly picked one up yesterday at the Ford place. The number is D8BZ4241C according to my receipt. Cost is a whopping $2.88 plus tax.

 

[Kesp4.0]

Thanks guys. Yeah I saw that about the bolt. I am going to purchase a new one at O'Reillys, they're about the same price there. The one at VatoZone is 7.99! I have no idea why that is. Thanks again