Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
The recommended wheel bearing lubricant is lithium-base High-Temperature Constant Velocity Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESP-M1C207-A.
CAUTION: Sodium-base grease is not compatible with lithium-base grease. Do not intermix. Clean all old lubricant grease prior to lubricating
front/rear wheel bearing. Use of incompatible bearing lubricant could result in premature lubricant breakdown.
NOTE: If bearing adjustment does not eliminate looseness or rough and noisy operation, clean, inspect and repack the hub and wheel bearings with
specified wheel grease. If wheel bearing cup or the cone and roller assemblies are worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Raise the vehicle and install Rotunda Car/Truck Stands 077-00018 or equivalent.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the retainer washers and remove the hub assembly.
4. Remove the disc brake caliper.
5. Remove the hub and rotor. Remove the outer wheel bearing cone.
6. Remove the wheel hub grease seal from the rotor with Seal Remover TOOL-1175-AC or equivalent and Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A.
