How to check the wheel bearing with air suspension on Ford Ranger?

The wheel bearing evaluation must begin with raising the vehicle by placing the front tires past the floor level while positioning the wheels straight ahead. A vehicle requires an air suspension switch disconnection before someone hoists, tows or jacks the air suspension vehicle. The vehicle's behavior may change unexpectedly when air springs undergo deflation or inflation without proper switch shutdown because of which shifting could occur.

How to service and repair the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft seal on a 8.8-inch ring gear on Ford Ranger?

The beginning procedure for repairing or servicing both wheel bearing and axle shaft seal on Ford 8.8-inch ring gear starts with removing the axle shaft. Installing only a new seal requires special attention to protect the seal bore. Application of a proper seal removal tool will pull out and dispose of the axle shaft oil seal. A thorough examination must be conducted on the rear wheel bearing together with the axle shaft to detect signs of deterioration or damage. The Axle Bearing Remover and Impact Slide Hammer combination will be required for removing the rear wheel bearing when necessary. To install the new rear wheel bearing apply rear axle lubricant and utilize the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer along with Adapter to set it correctly. Before using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter you should apply grease to the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.

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Ford Ranger Axle Bearings Part Number: C6TZ-3123-A
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Thrust; Multi-Purpose Bearing; Needle Bearing; Axle Bearing; Spindle Bearing; Bearing Assembly; Inner Bearing; Bearing
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- 1989-1997 Ford Ranger | Custom, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Axle Bearing, Rear Part Number: E3TZ-1225-AA
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Ball; Drive Axle Shaft Bearing, Rear; Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Shaft Bearings; Axle Shaft Bearing; Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: E3TZ-1225-A
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- 1998-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, FX4, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Wheel Bearings, Front Outer Part Number: B5A-1216-A
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- Other Name: Cone And Roller - Bearing; Front Outer Wheel Bearing and Race Set; Taper Bearing Cone; Axle Bearing; Front Wheel Bearing; Outer Wheel Bearing; Outer Bearing; Bearing; Wheel Bearing
- Position: Front Outer
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- 1984-2011 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, Edge, FX4, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Front Wheel Bearing Part Number: B7A-4222-B
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- Other Name: Cup; Wheel Bearing Race; Taper Bearing Cup; Bearing Races; Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearing; Bearing Cup; Wheel Bearing Cup
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- 1993-1997 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing Part Number: DV6Z-4221-A
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly - Ball; Differential Bearing; Axle Bearing; Front Wheel Bearing; Axle Bearings; Differential Bearings; Outer Bearing; Side Bearings; Bearing
- Replaces: B7A-4221-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-2011 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, Edge, FX4, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing Part Number: D8DZ1225B
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- Other Name: Bearing Kit - Rear Axle; Axle Bearing; Bearing; Bearing Assembly - Ball
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- 1985-1988 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, GT, S, STX, XL, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS

Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing

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Inside the Ford Ranger vehicles, we have the Wheel Bearing which is responsible for making the ride pleasant by reducing friction so as to allow the wheel and tire assembly to rotate without any hindrance. Some standard settings of Wheel Bearing in Ford Ranger are the unit or integral hub and bearing assembly which sometimes includes an ABS sensor and is bought separately and changed in one piece. Also, basic axle hubs, which do not have a driven part, turned out to have replaceable tapered roller bearings that could be checked and removed individually. Different types of Wheel Bearing have been used by the Ford Ranger in the years and the most popular is the unit assembly. The feature that can be recorded concerning this design is easy to fabricate and while replacement may need extra work as compared to the replaceable tapered roller bearings. Periodical examination of the Wheel Bearing is important since if they are worn or damaged, they cause noise, vibration, or even wheel loss and, therefore, its performance and safety.

Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

Wheel Bearings, Front Outer
B5A-1216-A
Q: How to check the wheel bearing with air suspension on Ford Ranger?
A:
The wheel bearing evaluation must begin with raising the vehicle by placing the front tires past the floor level while positioning the wheels straight ahead. A vehicle requires an air suspension switch disconnection before someone hoists, tows or jacks the air suspension vehicle. The vehicle's behavior may change unexpectedly when air springs undergo deflation or inflation without proper switch shutdown because of which shifting could occur.
Axle Bearing, Rear
E3TZ-1225-AA
Q: How to service and repair the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft seal on a 8.8-inch ring gear on Ford Ranger?
A:
The beginning procedure for repairing or servicing both wheel bearing and Axle Shaft seal on Ford 8.8-inch ring gear starts with removing the axle shaft. Installing only a new seal requires special attention to protect the seal bore. Application of a proper seal removal tool will pull out and dispose of the axle shaft oil seal. A thorough examination must be conducted on the rear wheel bearing together with the axle shaft to detect signs of deterioration or damage. The Axle Bearing Remover and Impact Slide Hammer combination will be required for removing the rear wheel bearing when necessary. To install the new rear wheel bearing apply rear axle lubricant and utilize the Axle Shaft Bearing Installer along with Adapter to set it correctly. Before using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Adapter you should apply grease to the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal. Finally, reinstall the axle shaft.