Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Right Shaft And Stub Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and place on safety stands.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.
3. Remove the front disc brake caliper.
4. Remove hub locks, wheel bearings, and locknuts.
5. Remove the front disc brake hub and rotor. Remove the front wheel bearing.
6. Remove the nuts retaining the front wheel spindle to the steering knuckle. Tap the spindle with a plastic or rawhide hammer to jar the spindle from
the knuckle.
7. Remove the front disc brake rotor shield.
8. On the left side of the vehicle remove the shaft and joint by pulling the assembly out of the carrier.
9. On the right side of the carrier, remove and discard the front wheel driveshaft joint boot clamp from the outer shaft and joint assembly.