Video tutorial on how to replace and preload the front wheel bearing on a Ford Ranger 2wd. If you are removing the wheel bearing, you must remove the caliper carrier, which I do have a video on that particular procedure. This video can also be used for wheel bearing maintenance beyond replacement as wheel bearings do need to be checked and lubricated about every 12,000miles/20,000km or once a year. Proper maintenance intervals will ensure the wheels bearings do not have any premature failures. This particular tutorial was done on a 1998 Ford Ranger regular cab short box 2wd.

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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-jack
-axle stand
-large interlocking pliers
-pliers
-johnson/breaker bar
-15mm socket
-13mm socket
-24mm socket
-ratchet
-hammer
-wheel bearing grease
-two cotter pins
-degreaser
-rubber gloves (used in the video is Permatex Black 5 mil Nitrile Disposable Gloves #08184)

Procedure:
-the caliper and carrier must be removed in order to remove the wheel bearing
-remove the grease cap using interlocking pliers
-remove the cotter pin which holds the nut into place
-remove the metal retaining cap
-remove the 24mm nut holding the hub assembly into place
-pull the rotor back until the flat washer is flush with the spindle shaft, then push it back
-this will allow us to easily remove the washer and outer wheel bearing
-remove the rotor and hub assembly
-new bearings do come with an outer race which is not needed considering the hub assemblies already have them installed
-take a glob of grease and place it in the palm of your hand
-push the grease throughout the bearing, removing any empty spaces or pockets
-once satisfied, place the inner bearing in its location, then apply some more grease against the bearing and around the edge of the seal
-place the seal in its location and gently tap it in using a hammer on the elevated side
-remove the old grease using some paper towel on the spindle shaft
-use a degreaser if needed as well
-using a wire brush, clean the sealing surface at the end of the spindle shaft
-remove any loose debris which can contaminate the bearing assembly
-give the spindle shaft a final wipe down and install the assembly
-rotate the rotor to help seat the seal, then install the outer bearing, washer, and nut
-rotate the hub which will help seat the bearing while tightening the nut to 17 to 25 ft lbs
-if you are using an inch pound torque wrench such as me, it will be 204 to 300 inch pounds
-back the nut off half a turn
-retorque nut 18 to 20 inch pounds
-make sure there is no play, install the metal retainer cap and orient the cap so the holes line up for the cotter pin
-install a new cotter pin and bent over the ends
-reinstall the grease cap and gently tap it into place using a hammer

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