Ford Electric Ranger 2001 Manual page 97

204-02-3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
The rear suspension of the Electric Ranger consists
of special components designed for use with the
vehicle's unique electric motor/transaxle. The axle
consists of thick walled aluminum tubing and cast
aluminum knuckles. Tabs and brackets are welded
to the axle in various points to attach the watts
linkage, shock absorbers, and brake lines. The
knuckles are machined to accept the brake backing
plates and the hubs. The hubs are supported by
pressed-on bearings and connect to the splined
halfshaft ends.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Hub
Special Tool(s)
Spring Flattening Tools
204-F002
Cap Aligner
204-F003
Rear Axle
Rear Suspension
1. NOTE: The wheel bearing must be replaced
each time the hub is removed. The wheel
bearing removal and installation procedure
contains all of the necessary steps for hub
removal and installation.
Hub removal and installation is included in the
Wheel Bearing Procedure. Refer to
Bearing.
Removal
1. Remove the RH spring. Refer to Spring.
204-02-3
Wheel
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001