Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Mainshaft Bearing/Bushing: Service and Repair
Front Bearing Retainer
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using a 12 mm socket, remove six attaching bolts from main drive gear bearing retainer.
NOTE: Bolts threaded into slave cylinder bolt locations will bottom out and lift main drive gear bearing retainer away from case.
2. Remove main drive gear bearing retainer by threading two M8 x 1.25 (40 mm or longer) bolts into the bearing retainer slave cylinder bolt
locations. Alternately tighten bolts until main drive gear bearing retainer can be lifted away by hand.
NOTE: Do not remove front bearing oil scoop ring at this time.
ASSEMBLY
1. Position transmission vertically (input shaft and flywheel housing facing upward). Make sure that bearing is squarely positioned in bore. If
removed, install front cover oil baffle using Bell Housing Seal Replacer T77J-7025-G.
NOTE: If any related parts (such as output shaft, bearing, etc.) have been replaced, measure dimensions A, B. C, and D as illustrated. After
measuring all dimensions, select bearing shim to maintain end play within specified limits.
