Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
6. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub. Damage to the outboard CV joint stub
shaft threads and internal CV joint components may result.
Using the special tool, separate the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub. Remove the special tool.
7. Support the front suspension lower arm.
8. Remove the nut and bolt retaining the upper ball joint to the front wheel knuckle.
9. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.
1. Rotate the front wheel knuckle.
2. Compress the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint
3. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub
10. Using the special tools, separate the inboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the front axle housing.
11. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle seal.
Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle with both hands.