Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
13. Install a new bearing/knuckle O-ring and apply an even coat of Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A to the O-ring.
14. CAUTION: Use extreme care when positioning the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the knuckle. Do not damage the bearing/knuckle
O-ring. Any damage to the O-ring will cause a vacuum leak preventing the front hub lock from engaging resulting in a loss of four wheel
drive operations.
CAUTION: Carefully install the axle shaft into the knuckle avoiding contact with the main seal.
Position the axle shaft and the wheel hub in the wheel knuckle.
15. Install the three wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts.
16. Connect the tie-rod end.
1
Position the tie-rod end.
2
Install the nut.
3
Install a new cotter pin.
17. CAUTION: The retainer ring must be installed with the steel band facing outward. Failure to do so can cause failure of the retainer ring,
resulting in the loss of four wheel drive operations/wheel end contamination.
NOTE: The seal remover guide is used as a pressing handle when used in conjunction with the Pusher and the Snap Ring Sleeve in this operation.
Install the retainer ring installation tool.
1
Place a new retainer ring, with the steel band facing outward, onto the tool and place the tool onto the axle shaft.
2
Position the seal installer tool onto the Snap Ring Sleeve.
3
Position the Seal Remover Guide onto the Snap Ring Sleeve.
