Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Wheel Hub (Locking): Description and Operation
Manual Locking Hubs
The manual locking hubs must be engaged by hand for four-wheel drive. To engage the hubs, grasp the locking bar in the center of the hub and rotate it
clockwise to the LOCK position. The arrow on the locking bar must line up point-to-point with the arrow on the hub at the LOCK position. To disengage
the hubs for two-wheel drive, grasp the locking bar and rotate it counterclockwise toward the FREE position until the arrow on the locking bar is lined up
point-to-point with the arrow on the hub at the FREE position.
NOTE: Manual hubs are only equipped on 4x4 vehicles with a manual transmission.