Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999)
11. Inspect the knuckle main seal bore for any damage, nicks, burrs or pitting.
12. Inspect the steel vacuum line for damage or corrosion. If the vacuum line is damaged or corroded, a new knuckle must be installed.
Installation
1. Apply a thin coat of Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A to the bore of the
knuckle.
2. Install the main seal.
1
Position the main seal into the special tools, then install the special tool onto the knuckle.
2
Turn the bolt until the special tool seats against the knuckle.
3. Remove the special tool.
4. CAUTION: Apply at least 3 grams of grease to the sealing surface of the main seal. Failure to do so can cause premature failure of the
main seal, resulting in damage to the axle shaft or wheel knuckle, or loss of four-wheel drive.
Apply a generous coat 3 grams or more) of Ford High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M1C198-A to the sealing faces of the main seal.
5. Install the pinch bolt and nut.
1
Position the upper arm into the front wheel knuckle.
2
Install the pinch bolt and nut.
6. Position the axle halfshaft into the wheel knuckle bore.
7. CAUTION: Make sure that no dirt or foreign material is present on the axle main seal before or after applying grease to seal. Failure to
do so will cause the axle main seal to fail resulting in the loss of vacuum sealing.
