Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
10. Pull the shaft and joint from the splines of the stub shaft.
NOTE: Stub shaft will remain engaged to carrier.
11. Place the front wheel spindle in a vise on the second step of the spindle. Wrap a shop towel around the spindle or use a brass-jawed vise to protect
the spindle.
12. Remove the wheel hub grease seal and needle bearing from the front wheel spindle with an impact slide hammer and a suitable seal puller.
13. If required, remove the slinger from the shaft, by driving off with a hammer.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean all dirt and grease from the bearing bore of the front wheel spindle. Bearing bores must be free from nicks and burrs.
2. Place the spindle needle bearing in the bore with the manufacturer's identification facing outward. Drive the spindle needle bearing into the bore
using Spindle Bearing Replacer T80T-4000-S and Driver Handle T80T-4000-W.