Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
6. Remove the lower ball joint castellated nut.
1
Remove the cotter pin.
2
Remove the castellated nut.
7. Using the special tool, separate the front wheel knuckle from the front suspension lower arm.
8. Remove the pinch bolt, nut and the front wheel knuckle.
9. NOTE: The knuckle main seal should only be removed from the knuckle if it is damaged or failed the leak test. The main seal cannot be reused
once it has been removed from the knuckle.
Using a drift and a hammer, remove the main seal from the knuckle.
10. Inspect the knuckle main seal bore for any damage, nicks, burrs or pitting.
Installation
1. Apply a thin coat of Ford High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A meeting Ford
specification ESA-M1C198-A to the bore of the knuckle.
