Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
With Automatic Locking Hubs
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove lug nut stud retainer washers, then the locking hub assembly.
4. Remove snap ring from end of spindle shaft.
5. Remove axle shaft spacer, needle thrust bearing and bearing spacer.
6. Remove cam assembly, thrust washer and needle thrust bearing from wheel bearing adjusting nut.
7. Loosen adjusting nut, then torque nut to 35 ft lb while rotating hub and rotor assembly.
8. Back off adjusting nut 1/4 turn, then torque nut to 16 inch lbs.
9. Align nearest hole in adjusting nut with center of spindle keyway slot. If necessary, advance nut to the next hole.
10. Install locknut needle bearing, thrust washer and cam assembly.
11. Install bearing thrust washer, needle thrust bearing, axle shaft spacer and snap ring.
12. Install locking hub assembly and retainer washers, then the wheel and tire assembly.
13. Ensure wheel endplay on spindle is 0.000-0.003 inch.
