Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
2. Install the main seal.
1
Position the main seal into the special tools, then install the special tool onto the knuckle.
2
Turn the bolt until the special tool seats against the knuckle.
3. Remove the special tool.
4. CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the main seal can cause premature wear of the seal, resulting in damage to the axle shaft and/or wheel knuckle.
Apply a generous coat (3 grams or more) of Ford High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A to the sealing faces of the main seal.
5. Install the pinch bolt and nut.
1
Position the upper arm into the front wheel knuckle.
2
Install the pinch bolt and nut.
6. Position the axle halfshaft into the wheel knuckle bore.
7. CAUTION: Make sure that no dirt or foreign material is present on the axle main seal before or after applying grease to seal. Failure to do so will
cause premature wear of the axle seal.
Apply a coating of Ford High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C198-A to the axle main seal prior to seating the axle shaft against the main seal.
8. CAUTION: Install the cotter pin into the lower ball joint from outboard to inboard. Failure to do so will cause damage to the wheel and tire
assembly.
