Cv−Boots; Inspection - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

5. Clean both hose mounting connections. Inspect the condition of the hose clamps and replace them, if
necessary.
To install:
6. Dip the ends of the new hose into clean engine coolant to ease installation.
7. Slide the clamps over the replacement hose, then slide the hose ends over the connections into
position.
8. Position and secure the clamps at least
located beyond the raised bead of the connector.
9. Close the radiator or engine drains and properly refill the cooling system with the clean drained
engine coolant or a suitable mixture of ethylene glycol coolant and water.
10. If available, install a pressure tester and check for leaks. If a pressure tester is not available, run the
engine until normal operating temperature is reached (allowing the system to naturally pressurize),
then check for leaks.
If you are checking for leaks with the system at normal operating temperature, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL
not to touch any moving or hot engine parts. Once temperature has been reached, shut the engine OFF, and
check for leaks around the hose fittings and connections which were removed earlier.
CV−Boots

INSPECTION

The Mountaineer and 1995−99 Explorer 4−wheel drive models use an Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
drive axle which utilizes Constant Velocity (CV) joint equipped axle half−shafts. All other 4−wheel drive
front axles are equipped with U−joints, which do not use a rubber boot to protect the joint and retain the
grease.
The CV (Constant Velocity) boots should be checked for damage each time the oil is changed and any other
time the vehicle is raised for service. These boots keep water, grime, dirt and other damaging matter from
entering the CV−joints. Any of these could cause early CV−joint failure which can be expensive to repair.
Heavy grease thrown around the inside of the front wheel(s) and on the brake caliper/drum can be an
indication of a torn boot. Thoroughly check the boots for missing clamps and tears. If the boot is damaged, it
should be replaced immediately. Please refer to Section 7 for procedures.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Twist and pull the hose from the fitting to remove it.
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/ in. (6.35mm) from the ends of the hose. Make sure they are
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CAUTION
CV−Boots