Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Remove the axle shaft.
2. Insert Rear Axle Bearing Remover T85L-1225-AH and Impact Slide Hammer T50T- 100-A into the bore as shown and position it behind the rear
wheel bearing so the tangs on the tool engage the bearing outer race. Remove the rear wheel bearing and inner wheel bearing oil seal as a unit,
using the Impact Slide Hammer Tool T50T-100-A and Rear Axle Bearing Remover T85L-1225-AH.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with rear axle lubricant and install into the housing bore using Axle Tube Bearing Replacer T78P-1225-A.
2. Apply Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-G or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B between the lips of the inner wheel
bearing oil seal.
CAUTION: Installation of the rear wheel bearing or inner wheel bearing oil seal assembly without the proper tool may result in an early failure.
If inner wheel bearing oil seal becomes cocked in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.
