1997 Ford Explorer Special tools required/bearing

ROYALTIRE

MEMBER
1997 FORD EXPLORER
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
19,789 MILES

I have a noisy bearing in the right front drive axle.
It sounds like it is the outer bearing.
Can someone tell me if it requires any special tools
to remove this bearing?

Also, can you possibly direct me to a website that would give me a picture of this assemly?

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BMRFIXIT

MECHANIC
19,053 POSTS

Removal
Turn off air suspension switch (if equipped).
Switch is located behind right rear quarter panel. Raise and support vehicle.
Remove wheel assembly.
Remove hub nut and washer.
Remove brake caliper and brake caliper bracket assembly.
Remove brake rotor retaining screw (if equipped), and remove brake rotor.
Remove 3 brake rotor shield retaining bolts, and remove brake rotor shield.
Remove ABS sensor retaining bolt, and disconnect sensor.
Separate axle shaft from wheel hub.
Remove brake rotor. Remove 3 wheel hub retaining bolts, and remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Installation

Connect ABS sensor to wheel hub and position wheel hub assembly onto axle shaft and knuckle. Install hub retaining bolts and tighten to specification.
Install washer and hub nut, and tighten to specification.
Install ABS sensor bolt and tighten to specification. Install brake rotor shield and tighten bolts to specification. Install rotor. Install brake caliper and brake caliper bracket assembly. Tighten bolts to specification. Install wheel and lower vehicle.