Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
4X2 MODELS
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle.
2.
Remove wheel cover, grease cap, cotter pin and locknut.
3.
Loosen adjusting nut 3 turns, then lock wheel assembly in and out several times to push brake shoe and linings away from rotor.
4.
torque adjusting nut to 17-25 ft lb while rotating wheel assembly.
5.
Loosen adjusting nut 1/2 turn, then retorque to 10-15 inch lbs. on 1987-89 models, or to 18-20 inch lbs., on 1990-92 models.
6.
Install locknut and cotter pin.
7.
Ensure wheel assembly rotates smoothly, then reinstall grease cap and wheel cover and lower vehicle.
4X4 MODELS
Manual Locking Hub
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 outer wheel bearing locknut using a suitable spanner wrench.
7.
Remove locknut washer from spindle.
8.
Loosen inner wheel bearing locknut using a suitable spanner wrench, then torque locknut to 35 ft lb
9.
Loosen inner locknut 1/4 turn, retighten to 16 inch lbs., then install lockwasher on spindle. If necessary, rotate locknut slightly to align pin with
closest hole in lockwasher.
10.
Ensure wheel endplay on spindle is .001-.003 inch on 1987-89 models, .000-.003 inch on 1990-92 models.
Automatic Locking Hub
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 .001-.003 inch on 1987-89 models, or .000-.003 inch on 1990-92 models.
