Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Ranger 2006.5 (05.2006-), Ranger 2WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010), Ranger 4WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L VIN A EFI (1997), Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001), Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002), Ranger 4WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 4WD V6-177 2.9L (1988), Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994), Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Ranger Factory Service Manual (2007).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information37 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins30 pages
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    98-5A-22 › Mar › 98 › Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    892110 › Oct › 89 › Steering - Pull or Drift2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Alignment:15 pages
    98-5A-22 › Mar › 98 › Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    90138 › Jun › 90 › Front Alignment - Specifications2 3
    892110 › Oct › 89 › Steering - Pull or Drift2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Alignment: › 90138 › Jun › 90 › Front Alignment - Specifications2 3
  - Specifications › Alignment2
  - Service and Repair › Camber2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
- Steering16 pages
- Suspension92 pages
  - I-Beam Axle <--> [Axle Beam] › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications › Front2 3
    Service and Repair › Axle Pivot Bracket2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Ball Joint › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Ball Joint, Lower2
    Testing and Inspection › Ball Joint, Lower2
  - Cross-Member › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins22 pages
    Customer Interest for Cross-Member:11 pages
    97-21-16 › Oct › 97 › Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH2 3 4 5 6
    94813 › Apr › 94 › Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Cross-Member:11 pages
    97-21-16 › Oct › 97 › Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH2 3 4 5 6
    94813 › Apr › 94 › Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise2 3 4 5
  - Radius Arm › Radius Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Spindle › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf):4 pages
    931815 › Sep › 93 › Driveline - Vibration/Shudder During Acceleration
    92613 › Mar › 92 › Rear Suspension - Low Ride Height When Loaded2
    901914 › Sep › 90 › Driveline - Vibration or Grease Leak
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf):4 pages
    931815 › Sep › 93 › Driveline - Vibration/Shudder During Acceleration
    92613 › Mar › 92 › Rear Suspension - Low Ride Height When Loaded2
    901914 › Sep › 90 › Driveline - Vibration or Grease Leak
    Service and Repair › Rear2 3
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front Air Shock Absorber2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Recalls for Wheel Bearing: › 89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    Recalls:5 pages
    89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    NHTSA89V109000 › Jun › 89 › Recall 89V109000: Front Hub Retainer Key Installation
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking):10 pages
    95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
    89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    NHTSA89V109000 › Jun › 89 › Recall 89V109000: Front Hub Retainer Key Installation
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking): › 95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
- Wheels and Tires39 pages
  - Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application2 3
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Recalls for Wheel Bearing: › 89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    Recalls:5 pages
    89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    NHTSA89V109000 › Jun › 89 › Recall 89V109000: Front Hub Retainer Key Installation
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking):10 pages
    95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
    89S69 › Jul › 89 › Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key2 3 4
    NHTSA89V109000 › Jun › 89 › Recall 89V109000: Front Hub Retainer Key Installation
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking): › 95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure2 3
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections