Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
2. Remove steering column lower bearing and steering column lower bearing sleeve from steering column lower bearing retainer by hand.
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect flexible steering column lower bearing. Replace if damaged.
2. Position steering column lower bearing sleeve in steering column lower bearing retainer.
3. Press in assembled steering column lower bearing and steering column tube bearing sleeve with thumb pressure until seated. Inner race should face
toward engine (inner race should be fully visible when bearing retainer is installed on steering column) when installed in the vehicle.
4. Install steering column lower bearing retainer on steering column.