Replacement Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
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Replacement Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
Hey everyone! I'm looking to replace the front wheel bearings and hub assemblies.
The truck i'm working with is:
1997 ranger 3.0 V6
4X4 Manual Transmission
Manual Locking Hubs
The replacement itself seems pretty straightforward, but I'm having a hard time locating the right parts. Almost everything I've found so far is for 1998+ except for some like this one on ebay, which maybe would work but I'm not 100% sure (I thought the parts for 4x4 were different from 2x2, but this one seems to fit both).
The reason I'm replacing these is that I can hear a fairly loud gritty sound that gets louder/fainter with speed regardless of gear (see video below at 3:17 for a sound like I'm hearing), and I've got a slight thumping in the front end that gets worse when breaking hard (it kinda feels like I'm going over a very small bump in the road). Also I think it's all stock parts and things are generally pretty corroded down there from 23 years in Connecticut, so I'm thinking I'll just probably end up replacing the entire bearing + hub assembly and the breaks, but planning to open things up and check it out before I buy any new parts. I may not need new locking hubs in the end.
Anyway, advice on the issues and finding parts would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Gabe
The truck i'm working with is:
1997 ranger 3.0 V6
4X4 Manual Transmission
Manual Locking Hubs
The replacement itself seems pretty straightforward, but I'm having a hard time locating the right parts. Almost everything I've found so far is for 1998+ except for some like this one on ebay, which maybe would work but I'm not 100% sure (I thought the parts for 4x4 were different from 2x2, but this one seems to fit both).
The reason I'm replacing these is that I can hear a fairly loud gritty sound that gets louder/fainter with speed regardless of gear (see video below at 3:17 for a sound like I'm hearing), and I've got a slight thumping in the front end that gets worse when breaking hard (it kinda feels like I'm going over a very small bump in the road). Also I think it's all stock parts and things are generally pretty corroded down there from 23 years in Connecticut, so I'm thinking I'll just probably end up replacing the entire bearing + hub assembly and the breaks, but planning to open things up and check it out before I buy any new parts. I may not need new locking hubs in the end.
Anyway, advice on the issues and finding parts would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Gabe
Last edited by uncle_dad; Jan 8, 2021 at 10:50 AM. Reason: youtube link isn't going to the right time. Should start at 3:17
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Is this what you're looking for or is it on the list?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ing+&+hub,1636
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ing+&+hub,1636
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Have fun with that lol. I did the hubs on my 99 4wd and the most aggravating part (even over the rusty bolts) was the STUPID circlip that sits on the half shaft end. I probably spent 15 minutes with my circlip pliers trying to get the ******* thing to seat on the ridge. My blood pressure is going up just thinking about it
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