Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Carrier Bearings: Testing and Inspection
Bearing Cups
Check bearing cups for rings, galling or erratic wear patterns. The bearing cups must be solidly seated. Check by attempting to insert 0.0015 inch
feeler gauge between cups and bottoms of bores.
Cone & Roller Assemblies
When operated in the cups, the cone and roller assemblies must turn without any roughness. Examine roller ends for wear.
Bearing Adjusters
Test fit of bearing adjusters in their threads with bearing caps installed. Ensure bearing caps are on sides that they were machined to fit. The faces
of the adjusters that contact the bearing cups must be smooth and square. Examine threads in carrier if their fit is not proper and replace any
adjuster with a damaged face or threads.
