Front Wheel Bearings; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

Do not tighten the lower control arm mounting bolts to the final torque until the end of the installation
procedure.
14. Position the lower control arm pivot points into the frame and crossmember pockets. Install the bolts
and nuts and snug the bolts.
15. Position a jack under the lower control arm.
16. Install the torsion bar.
17. Raise the lower control arm to allow the lower ball joint stud to be inserted into the steering knuckle.
18. Lower the control arm assembly and ensure that the lower ball joint stud protrudes through the
steering knuckle bore.
19. Install the lower ball joint attaching nut and tighten to 83−113 ft. lbs. (113−153 Nm). Install a new
cotter pin, advancing (tightening) the nut as required. Never loosen the retaining nut in order to install
the cotter pin.
20. Install the shock absorber.
21. Install the wheel and snug the lug nuts.
22. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
The lower control arm−to−frame bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels. If clearance permits, allow the vehicle to sit on the ground while tightening the bolts.
23. If necessary, raise the vehicle again and position either car ramps under the wheels or jackstands on
the lower control arms, as close to the wheels as possible.
24. Tighten the control arm−to−frame bolts to 111−148 ft. lbs. (150−200 Nm).
25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Check and adjust the ride height.
27. While it should not be necessary, have the wheel alignment checked by a professional shop.

Front Wheel Bearings

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Except Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
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Front Wheel Bearings