Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 855

10. Remove the axle clamp bolt from the axle. Remove the camber adjuster from the upper ball joint stud
and axle beam.
11. Strike the area inside the top of the axle to pop the lower ball joint loose from the axle beam.
Do not use a ball joint fork to separate the ball joint from the spindle, as this will damage the seal and the ball
joint socket!
12. Remove the spindle and the ball joint assembly from the axle.
To install:
A 3 step sequence for tightening ball joint stud nuts must be followed to avoid excessive turning effort
of spindle about axle.
13. Prior to assembly of the spindle, make sure the upper and lower ball joints seals are in place.
14. Place the spindle and the ball joint assembly into the axle.
15. Install the camber adjuster in the upper over the upper ball joint. If camber adjustment is necessary,
special adapters must be installed.
16. Tighten the lower ball joint stud to 104−146 ft. lbs. (141−28 Nm) for 291−94 models and 89−133 ft.
lbs. (120−10 Nm) for 295−99 models. Continue tightening the castellated nut until it lines up with the
hole in the ball joint stud. Install the cotter pin. Install the dust shield.
17. If removed, install the front wheel ABS sensor and wire harness to the steering knuckle.
18. Install the hub and rotor on the spindle.
19. Install the outer bearing cone, washer, and nut. Adjust bearing end−play and install the cotter pin and
dust cap.
20. Install the caliper.
21. Connect the steering linkage to the spindle. Tighten the nut to 52−74 ft. lbs. (70−100 Nm) and
advance the nut as required for installation of the cotter pin.
22. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Lower the vehicle. Check, and if necessary, adjust the toe setting.
Mountaineer, 295−99 Explorer and 298−99 Ranger
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