Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
7. Remove locknut washer from front wheel spindle.
8. Loosen the inner wheel bearing locknut. Engage tool tab in locknut slots. Make sure tool is centered over the locknut pin.
9. Tighten the inner locknut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) while turning the rotor in the opposite direction to seat wheel bearings.
10. Spin the rotor and back off the inner locknut one-quarter turn. Retighten the inner locknut to 1.8 Nm (16 inch lbs.).
NOTE: If necessary, tighten inner locknut slightly to align the locknut pin with lockwasher hole.
Locknut Washer
11. Install the lockwasher on the front wheel spindle.
12. Install the outer wheel bearing locknut using locknut wrench. Tighten locknut to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
13. Check the end play of the wheel and tire assembly on the front wheel spindle. Final end play should be 0.00-0.08 mm (0.000-0.003 inch). The
maximum torque to rotate the hub is 2.8 Nm (25 inch lbs.).
14. Install the axle shaft spacer.
