Adjustment - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

Exploded view of the Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger sealed front wheel bearing and related
If equipped, always turn off the Automatic Ride Control (ARC) service switch before lifting the vehicle off of
the ground. Failure to do so could damage the ARC system components. Refer to Section 1 for jacking
procedures.
1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts then raise and safely support the front of the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the front disc brake caliper, bracket and rotor. Also remove the rotor splash shield.
4. If equipped, unbolt the front wheel ABS sensor and wire harness from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the front wheel hub nut and washer.
Never reuse the wheel hub nut and washer. This nut is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
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. Remove the three wheel hub/bearing to steering knuckle retaining bolts. Remove the hub and bearing
assembly.
To install:
8. Install the ABS sensor to the wheel hub then position the hub to the front axle shaft and steering
knuckle.
9. Install the three retaining bolts and tighten them to 70−80 ft. lbs. (95−108 Nm).
10. Install the hub washer and nut and tighten to 157−213 ft. lbs. (212−288 Nm).
11. Install the ABS sensor retaining bolt.
12. Install the front brake rotor shield, rotor, bracket and caliper.
13. Install the wheel and snug the lug nuts.
14. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).

ADJUSTMENT

Except Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
WITH MANUAL LOCKING HUBS
ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Exploded view of the manual locking hubs and wheel bearings
components
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