Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 815

3. Position the rubber boot and clamp onto the outer axle shaft and crimp the clamp securely on the
rubber boot using Keystone Clamp Pliers T63P−9171−A.
12. Install the left−hand axle shaft by sliding it through the hole in the steering knuckle and engaging it
into the carrier. Ensure that the shaft is fully seated into the carrier and engage to the splines inside.
13. Install the front disc brake rotor shield, spindle and retaining nuts.
14. Install the front brake rotors, bearings, locknuts and hubs.
15. Install the brake caliper and wheel assembly.
16. Lower the vehicle. Tighten the lug nuts to specification.
Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
Do not perform this procedure unless a new wheel hub nut and washer assembly and a new axle shaft circlip
are available. Once removed, these parts must never be reused during assembly.
1. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Remove and discard the center wheel hub nut and washer.
Never reuse the wheel hub nut and washer. This nut is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
5. Remove the disc brake caliper and position it aside.
The hub shaft is a slip fit into the wheel hub and bearing; a press is not normally required.
6. Ensure that the wheel hub shaft can be pushed inwards. If not, assemble a press to the front wheel
studs and press the wheel hub shaft inwards slightly to break it loose.
7. Place a jack under the lower control arm to support it.
8. Remove the upper ball joint−to−steering knuckle retaining bolt and separate the joint from the
knuckle.
Support the steering knuckle and do not allow it to drop or swing downwards. This can overstress the
CV−boot and joint, causing damage.
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