How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings 1998-2011 Ford Ranger

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This video shows you how to install new front wheel bearings from TRQ on your 1998-2011 Ford Ranger. If you hear a grinding or groaning noise while your vehicle is rolling, it might have a worn out wheel bearing. A worn bearing can allow the wheel to wobble, creating a host of other issues. To save yourself from more headaches down the road, replace your bearing right away.
This repair was done on a 2011 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door RWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Ford Ranger
1999 Ford Ranger
2000 Ford Ranger
2001 Ford Ranger
2002 Ford Ranger
2003 Ford Ranger
2004 Ford Ranger
2005 Ford Ranger
2006 Ford Ranger
2007 Ford Ranger
2008 Ford Ranger
2009 Ford Ranger
2010 Ford Ranger
2011 Ford Ranger
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/obCI/1A...
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/o56/1AX...
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obXY/1A...
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/obXY/1A...
• 19mm Socket
• Bearing Race and Seal Driver 1aau.to/oI/1AXA...
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Dual Piston. Pump Style. 1aau.to/oaM/1AX...
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Quad Piston. Ratchet Style. 1aau.to/oaU/1AX...
• Seal Puller 1aau.to/om/1AXA...
• Metal Cutters
• Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Impact Gun 1aau.to/oxs/1AX...
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ob2z/1A...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa5k/1A...
• 1-1/16 Inch Wrench
• Bearing Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cotter Pin
• Sandpaper
• Drain Pan
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oar3/1A...
• Hammer
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oaeb/1A...
• Pick 1aau.to/oY6/1AX...
• Wheel Chocks
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/ow5/1AX...
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[@TRQ]

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[@jayponderz86]

That knuckle and caliper looks like it's been in the bottom of the ocean for 100 uears.😂

[@kevinscott8694]

Ford mechanic here. Most all your video's are spot on by what the shop manual states but not this one. On the spindle nut the way you did it is a great way to burn up your bearings. Here is the correct way. I have it memorized from 23 years of working on fords... IT should be 24 ft-lbs on the 27mm nut as your spinning the rotor, back off the nut 175 degrees, then retorque the 27mm nut to 17 INCH-LBS. Then what I do pop the wheel on w/ lug nuts to check for bearing play.

[@chrisroper5074]

Extremely helpful. I replaced the front left wheel bearing in my '03 Ranger using this video. Thank you!

[@robertmorris2695]

I live in Southern Indiana, seen what it can do to cars, and I'm completely shocked and thankful that my mazda b3000 came from the south, so much cleaner than anything up here😂

[@melovemusic69]

Thanks brother for giving me the confidence.

[@dandlac]

That was one of the very best "how to" videos I have seen on KZbin. Very detailed and demonstrated every step necessary to get the job done. I only have one request, can you list the special tools you used to remove the seals and compress the calipers. Thanks for the great job on this.

[@TheReelFishinator]

What is the little brake shield looking thing that sits inside the rotors ? I want to order that with my rotors! Jumping my truck 60’ really did a number on the front end 😭🤣 suprised I only need one bearing and one upper control arm but replacing everything

[@Thelingerer]

Thanks so much for the guide! This video makes me glad I dont live in the rust belt 😳

[@Playitstraight44]

Need to know the name of those special pliers you used to take that cap off. Nothing I have is working. Just scuffing the sides badly.

[@jpatty5964]

Do you need to bleed the brakes after this job? I’m looking to change my wheel bearings, rotors and brake pads

[@TRQ]

+@jpatty5964 We recommend bleeding the brakes. This helps to remove any dirt in the braking system.

[@heinrichheidestein1013]

Nice video! Does it count for European Ford Ranger?

[@Griswold678]

what size is the cotter pin?

[@nateman79]

Imstalled new rotors and abs light and elec slip light on…. PLEASE HELP!

[@newt66c33]

is this the same for a 2002 mazda b4000 2wheel drive

[@TRQ]

+@newt66c33 The installation process should be very similar.

[@brandonkrebbs]

Such a fancy c clamp

[@nateman79]

Why the 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 does the inner bearing not COME PRE-installed WITH THE NEW ROTOR!

[@Trevor_Fielding]

There’s no way this truck hasn’t spent at least an entire year at the bottom of a lake

[@user1hacker622]

It all looked like it was all one piece till he started crumbling it apart

[@beauford731]

Hey it's just like a boeing 787 imagine that

[@brandonkrebbs]

Do not use gasket maker😂😂

[@darkecozero5281]

😮😮😮🤟

[@darkecozero5281]

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