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Ford Ranger 1998 Workshop Manual

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1998 Ranger Workshop Manual
SECTION 204-01B: Front Suspension — (4x4)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Hub
Special Tool(s)
file://C:\TSO\tsocache\M7Z5D4_2224\SWL~us~en~file=swl41b08.htm~gen~ref.htm
Bearing Cup Puller
T77F-1102-A
Driver Handle
T80T-4000-W
Hub Puller
205-405
Hub Removal Clips
205-404
Impact Slide Hammer
T59L-100-B
Needle Bearing Replacer
205-402
Page 1 of 15
1998 Ranger Workshop Manual
3/18/2008

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  • Page 1 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 1 of 15 SECTION 204-01B: Front Suspension — (4x4) 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Wheel Hub Special Tool(s) Bearing Cup Puller T77F-1102-A Driver Handle T80T-4000-W Hub Puller 205-405 Hub Removal Clips 205-404 Impact Slide Hammer T59L-100-B Needle Bearing Replacer 205-402...
  • Page 2 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 2 of 15 Seal Installer (Part of Kit T81P-3504-M) T81P-3504-M2 Seal Remover Guide T81P-3504-E Snap Ring Sleeve 205-403 Removal 1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly; for additional information, refer to Section 204 -00 2. Remove the brake disc; for additional information, refer to Section 206 -03 3.
  • Page 3 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 3 of 15 4. Install the hub lock puller. 1. Align the puller with three slots in the hub lock. 2. Tighten the set screw finger-tight. 5. Using the slide hammer remove the hub lock. 6.
  • Page 4 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 4 of 15 CAUTION: The axle shaft retainer ring must be replaced every time it is removed from the axle shaft. Failure to do so can cause damage to the wheel hub or the axle shaft. NOTE: Pull inward on the constant velocity joint outer shaft to aid in removal of the retainer ring.
  • Page 5 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 5 of 15 9. Disconnect the vacuum hose and, if equipped, four ABS harness retainers from the frame. 10. Remove the three wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts. file://C:\TSO\tsocache\M7Z5D4_2224\SWL~us~en~file=swl41b08.htm~gen~ref.htm 3/18/2008...
  • Page 6 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 6 of 15 CAUTION: The wheel hub and bearing is not serviceable. The bearing preload can not be readjusted. If the bearing retaining nut on the wheel hub and bearing is removed, the wheel hub and bearing must be replaced.
  • Page 7 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 7 of 15 CAUTION: Whenever the hub lock or the wheel hub is removed the corresponding O-ring must be replaced. Failure to do so may allow vacuum leaks causing loss of four wheel drive operations and contamination of the hub lock vacuum system.
  • Page 8 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 8 of 15 CAUTION: The thrust washer must never be reused. Replace the thrust washer whenever it is removed. Failure to do so may cause damage to the wheel hub and/or the axle shaft. CAUTION: Never loosen or remove the large nut on the wheel hub and bearing. The bearing preload is factory preset and is not adjustable.
  • Page 9 1. NOTE: The cage needle bearings set must be installed into the wheel hub and bearing with the stamped part number portion of the bearing race facing upward. Coat the needle bearings with Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ -19590-A meeting Ford specification ESA -M1C198-A then insert the needle bearing set into the wheel hub.
  • Page 10 Install a new thrust washer. 1. Coat the needle bearings with Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A. 2. Install the new thrust washer.
  • Page 11 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 11 of 15 5. Fill the sealing surface of the axle halfshaft main seal generously, using 3 grams or more of Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A. CAUTION: Use extreme care when positioning the wheel hub and bearing and the axle shaft. Do not damage the main seal or O-rings.
  • Page 12 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 12 of 15 CAUTION: The retainer ring must be installed with the steel band facing outward. Failure to do so can cause failure of the retainer ring, resulting in the loss of four wheel drive operations and/or wheel end contamination.
  • Page 13 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 13 of 15 Install the retainer ring. 1. Pull and hold the axle shaft into the wheel knuckle. 2. Simultaneously press on the tool until the retainer ring seats. 10. Install the four vacuum/ABS harness retainers into the frame. 11.
  • Page 14 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 14 of 15 12. NOTE: Before installing the brake disc shield, brake disc, brake caliper and wheel and tire assembly, check the wheel ends for vacuum leaks. Perform the wheel-end vacuum leak test. For additional information, refer to the Vacuum Leak Test—Wheel- in this section.
  • Page 15 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual Page 15 of 15 15. Install the wheel and tire assembly; for additional information, refer to Section 204-04 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\M7Z5D4_2224\SWL~us~en~file=swl41b08.htm~gen~ref.htm 3/18/2008...