How to service your bearings and brakes on a Ford Ranger 4x4 : Bearings and Brakes Overall Part 2

[@noahleonard6075]

Getting ready to replace my passenger spindle and both wheel hubs and bearings on my 94 b3000. This is the best service guide I’ve seen so far

[@rayregnogarage]

Awesome!! Thanks!!!

[@gregwz2n735]

quote of the decade "Don't be getto." If we could all learn to live by these words, our auto projects would go much smoother. Thanks for the videos. Much simpler than previous info led me to believe now that I can actually see the parts.

[@rayregnogarage]

hahaha. glad you found it helpful!

[@walterdonner8073]

Hey dude - thanks for the video! Doing this job myself. This was really helpful. Please keep it up! Just a quick correction - I'm pretty sure the axle spacer order goes (from inside out): 1. Metal washer 2. Plastic Washer 3. Splined washer. Couldn't find anything online to verify that - but from what I've read on forums, the purpose of the spacers are to keep the axle poking out from the spindle enough so that the splines engage with the locking hub. Therefore the metal and plastic washers will hold the axle out enough, and the splined washer and the c-clip will work together to keep them in place. If anyone else knows otherwise let me know!

[@rayregnogarage]

Thanks! I wasn’t totally sure...that’s why I used the old style thrust washer. Haha. Plus I was curious to see what difference it made, if any. I can’t remember where I came up with that order I described in the video. I think I read it somewhere, but I could definitely be wrong.

[@jwak21]

Great video. Helped out tremendously after hours of scouring the internet for an explanation like this. Thanks!

[@rayregnogarage]

Awesome!! Glad you found it helpful!

[@mattmurphy1728]

I don't usually find myself commenting on youtube videos but I felt the need to after watching this. Very helpful and easy to follow. Keep up the great work!

[@rayregnogarage]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@David-vn3mi]

Dope video straight to the point and good background music

[@kevinmcneeely7277]

EXCELLENT JOB. One of the best vid I watched with the details help alot. Helping a friend that lost everything.

[@rayregnogarage]

Thanks. That’s very kind of you

[@seatea777]

very useful, doing this on my '94 B4000 thanks for the time you put into these!

[@rayregnogarage]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@BahaAmer-f9p]

Can brake discs be installed on a 1994 Ford Explorer? I am following you from Libya, thank you.

[@rayregnogarage]

pretty sure the 94 explorer and ranger are the same in front.

[@ShainReynolds]

Great video and easy to follow! Keep ‘em coming brotha!

[@rayregnogarage]

Thanks!!!

[@tnathnigcoltd1401]

Please how can I get the oxzirary cup

[@tnathnigcoltd1401]

Oxzirary cup issue now please

[@redrubyartgallery]

Your video was very clear thank you! I feel I can now confidently service mine.

[@rayregnogarage]

Glad I could help

[@DarknessRBDX]

I put the plastic piece in the middle so the c clip has more to hold back. The washer then plastic then washer with teeth then c clip. Great videos

[@rayregnogarage]

Awesome! Thanks!!!

[@petersplat6164]

On my 95 Ranger, I tried to put all 3 washers back on after an auto to manual hub conversion, but there was not enough room for the c clip to slide on. This even after tugging on the splined shaft. I wound up leaving the thicker plastic washer off. I'm concerned about 2 metal washers spinning against each other, but I couldn't find any gospel anywhere on what the proper configuration is. I just greased them up and hope it lasts.

[@ledsled01]

I was happy to see this video until I found out you hoarded all the spindles in Spokane. Luckily mine are still good but I'd be screwed if they were bad. Looks like they're hard to find and expensive.

[@rayregnogarage]

hahaha. no. they're pretty cheap and Rangers are easy to find. the pull and save gets new vehicles all the time. I went back to pull axles off those same trucks and they were already gone by the time I get there. I keep meaning to make it a point to visit once a week or so to see what kind of new inventory they have.

[@ledsled01]

@@rayregnogarage The cheapest I could find new was pushing $300 and most were out of stock. Looks like I need to find an extra or 2 just in case. Keep making your Ranger vids tho.

[@rayregnogarage]

@@ledsled01 ya. they are expensive and hard to find new. That's why I went to the junk yard. I think I paid $18 each.

[@Shawshank.]

Hi. Can you please tell me if it is necessary to lubricate the spindle surface with grease? I assembled this assembly yesterday, but I only greased the spindle where the bearing seal is located.

[@rayregnogarage]

i showed everything that i greased in the video

[@Shawshank.]

Im sorry?))​@@rayregnogarage

[@enriqueromero4475]

master of masters

[@williamcaraballo2046]

Thanks for your video. Helped me Alot

[@rayregnogarage]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@carlomagnotm]

Thx did this to my 84' bronco II

[@rayregnogarage]

Nice!

[@RJM60]

5:34 late to the vid..but a Very Well done vid...

[@rayregnogarage]

Thanks!

[@wesclark9088]

Anyone know the part number on the plastic washers ?

[@zachdenny4939]

Thanks man great videos

[@lashlarue7924]

Nicely done!

[@rayregnogarage]

thanks!

[@georgechappell2784]

Thank you 😊

[@joshuagomez3600]

Nice video, thanks!

[@sumncguy]

This is great stuff .. Id like to use it to do my bearings and Brake rotors but having a problem Identifying parts for my 92 Ranger 4.0l 4x4 auto.

[@rayregnogarage]

Which parts are you having trouble identifying? Do you have manual or auto hubs?

[@sumncguy]

@@rayregnogarage Actually I found it all on the web and looking at a few diagrams. I am getting ready to drop the entire front end. I just bought the truck. Found that the outer spindle nut and c clip was gone. Scary huh

[@rayregnogarage]

@@sumncguy Ya... mine were barely hanging on. was missing a washer on one side. scary stuff!

[@2vPhil]

This is something my ranger has been due for quite some time. I seem to be confusing myself on something as well. Are the inner and outer bearings for the rotors the exact same?? I got a set from Autozone and it said Outer/Inner so I assumed that in one pack came 2 bearings but received em and there was only one in the pack.

[@rayregnogarage]

They’re the same.

[@TrailVapor]

On the European Ford Ranger MK1/MK2 -2011 4WD, how are the front wheel bearings adjusted? Manual stub axle tighening locks up bearings but a typical 280ft lbs seating, back off then 20 ft lbs torque leaves the wheel bearing loose. Any idea of the correct procedure please?

[@rayregnogarage]

Sorry. I have no experience with that Ranger. Very different

[@HiptonismHD]

I bought a 1990 Ranger from a co-worker that's been sitting in his garage for 2 years after the front driver wheel fell off... He said he had just changed the front brakes. Think I know why it fell off 😂 Someone must've not bought the socket! I haven't worked on it since I got it home, but I'm sure I'll find some scarring from a screwdriver on that nut.

[@rayregnogarage]

Haha. it’s so dumb because that lock nut socket isn’t that expensive. Definitely not worth risking having your wheel fall off!!!

[@michaeldavis4746]

One important thing! When you replace worn-out pads with new ones you will have to compress the caliper piston back into the caliper bore to install the new pads which will be much thicker than the worn-out pads. Warning!!! Install the tires Before you take the vehicle off the jack stands, pump the brake pedal to move the caliper-retracted pistons towards the disk rotor so that the new pads are tightly against the rotors. Your brake pedal may have to be pumped several times until it becomes hard to push any further. If you don't do this step, when you take the vehicle off the jack stands, start the engine, and move the car you will NOT have any brakes! Please don't forget this important step for your and others' safety.

[@nikond90]

Great video!

[@rayregnogarage]

thanks!!!

[@travisrandall130]

Are both inside and out bearing the same size cuz I’m doing them this week and need info cuz I can’t find anything online

[@rayregnogarage]

They’re the same. Come as a set of two when you buy them new

[@jefflupp2587]

Thanks for the vid! How did it workout using the single thrust washer rather than the set of Three?

[@rayregnogarage]

So far so good and I abuse this thing offroad. haha.

[@jefflupp2587]

@@rayregnogarage Nice! Thanks for the info on this. I'm doing mine now

[@rayregnogarage]

@@jefflupp2587 nice! good luck!

[@natef.6647]

you wouldn't happen to have the part # for the outer seals on your rotor? I'm having a hell of a time trying to find the right one. apparently fors discontinued them for some reason. wtf

[@rayregnogarage]

Is this what you’re looking for? www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/masterpro-bearing-seal/masterpro-axle-spindle-seal/mpb0/710453/v/a/5526/automotive-truck-1995-ford-ranger?q=rotor+seal&pos=0

[@joshuarogers9323]

I torqued my locknut down to 150ftlbs and now I can’t get it off. Wtf do i do???

[@rayregnogarage]

get a longer breaker bar?

[@jackpackage287]

Thanks man appreciate this...

[@rayregnogarage]

Glad you found it helpful!!!

[@jacobw6363]

also how did you find the one piece thrust washer? i’m missing thrust washer, c clip, and inner seals and bearings and i cannot find them! any help?

[@rayregnogarage]

I bought a full kit of thrust washers brand new at TomsBroncoParts online but didn’t use them. I kept them as spares. I picked up a bunch of thrust washers off of a few trucks at the local Pull and Save

[@timtrottierii728]

Where can i get those c clips

[@timtrottierii728]

Actually I need all of that hardware

[@rayregnogarage]

Have you tried your local auto store? You could also pull them off a junk truck if you have a pull n save nearby

[@xGamingWithJasonx]

are the bearings pressed in on the hubs or can i just replace them without a press

[@rayregnogarage]

No press. I showed every step in this video.

[@xGamingWithJasonx]

@@rayregnogarage what grease would you recommend for the installation of new bearings i was thinking Marina grease since its water proof but i have no idea

[@rayregnogarage]

@@xGamingWithJasonx Not sure if it's the best to use, but I used the Lucas Oil Xtra Heavy Duty here.

[@jacksonswaney3037]

Can I get a link to thrust washer?

[@rayregnogarage]

Click the description of the video. I put links to everything there

[@jacksonswaney3037]

I’m not seeing a link for the washer

[@rayregnogarage]

@@jacksonswaney3037 Sorry for that. I forgot I pulled the link down because the website doesn't exist anymore. If you have a pull and save junkyard nearby, that would be the best option. I can't find them online anymore.

[@SineMacula]

I know this Video is old, but I just purchased some thrust washers for my 96 Ranger from Torque King, they were around $40.

[@colinstrand6958]

What auto parts store can you find the washer with the teeth on it?

[@rayregnogarage]

I pulled the old style thrust washers off a junk yard truck. I got the new style three piece set from tomsbroncoparts.com Not sure what regular store would have them. I haven't tried

[@GermanLugo-p4h]

What year its your truck my friend??? ??

[@rayregnogarage]

95

[@jacobw6363]

where did you get the inner bearing and seal from?

[@rayregnogarage]

Pretty sure I got them at O’Reilly

[@jacobw6363]

@@rayregnogarage if i’m not mistaken, inner and outer bearings are the same size ? and for replacing front brakes only need 1 seal per wheel?

[@rayregnogarage]

Yes inner and outer are the same. One seal. Goes on the back of the rotor.

[@fletchlivesdaily348]

Are you still doing vids?

[@rayregnogarage]

Eh. I’ve shot a bunch. haven’t had time to edit. short answer is kinda. lol

[@scottdelaney98]

150 ft lb's??? I'm pretty sure the correct torque sequence is to spin the disc counterclockwise as you torque it to 21 ft lb's. Then back it off about 1/4 turn (or a little bit more) while spinning the disc clockwise. Then torque it down to 17 INCH POUNDS while spinning the disc counterclockwise. This torque sequence is so the bearings are first properly seated, and then the proper preload applied. Fords can be fussy this way.

[@rayregnogarage]

150 on the outer lock nut. I did something similar where I tightened the inner locknut to 35 ft lbs to seat the bearings and then I backed off the inner nut. Then add the lock washer and then the outer locknut

[@scottdelaney98]

@@rayregnogarage I see. I went back and watched again. I think an ad popped up right before you did the torque sequence and I missed it. The next thing I saw you torquing to 150 ft lb's and I was like "WHOA!!" I learned that torque sequence the hard way. lol. Great video.

[@rayregnogarage]

@@scottdelaney98 hahahaha ya. 150 ft/lbs on that inner lock nut would be bad. lol. i bet you'd crush the bearings with that! is that what happened to you?

[@scottdelaney98]

@@rayregnogarage Well, I didn't torque it to 150 ft. lb's, just like 50 ft, ft.lb's. But that was it, I didn't back it off and retorque to the 17-20 inch pounds. I made it about 20 miles. 🤣

[@rayregnogarage]

@@scottdelaney98 😬😬😬 ooof. ya. I bet the rotor didn't even spin. It was just grinding til it couldn't. haha.

[@manofsteel-56]

Very good. Don't be getto !! LOL

[@rayregnogarage]

Haha.

[@manofsteel-56]

@@rayregnogarage Will my '93 use the same drive lock nut tool ?

[@rayregnogarage]

@@manofsteel-56 Should be. Unless you have automatic hubs. The tool is different for that: amzn.to/36TK1xH

[@FEDsShotMOM]

Man i think i hate fords enough and i find out i dont. Trying to get 150 on the outer locknut with that horrible pronged wrench, it keeps slipping the inner nut too tight because not only is there not a good spot for the pin in the washer ( they could have offset the holes from the locking tab to make it more options with reversing it) but the washer with holes in it wiped out a thread on the spindle, what kind of idiot makes a locking tab torqued to 150 hinge on the edge of threads

[@james6jewel]

Lol I take it you didn't know that make a nice tool to pack those bearing better

[@rayregnogarage]

I didn't til I just now googled it. You mean like this? amzn.to/3o7yEao

[@james6jewel]

@@rayregnogarage yes I'm a mechanic 12 years and use them and it works fantastically and take about 10 seconds to pack the bearing if that I won't do it any other way I will be making a video packing mine and you could see that in addition. I found out my bearings have little play so need to do it.

[@rayregnogarage]

@@james6jewel very cool. will give that a try! thanks!

[@dongillespie1784]

Bad advice your giving buddy. Backing plate is there for a reason. Ghetto is using used bearings.

[@rayregnogarage]

There's definitely pros and cons to keeping the dust shield. Some people take them off for better brake cooling (especially if you generate high heat at slow speeds and airflow is an issue), easier maintenance, less rocks getting stuck between the shields and the calipers if you off road... I've never had any problems removing them. My 99 Ranger had custom fabricated offroad racing suspension and no dust shield. Ran that truck all through the desert for years with no problems. You can ask lots of other people who off road for fun or race who will tell you the same. If your truck is a daily and you deal with lots of snow, salt, etc... Probably better to keep them on. This truck is not a daily. It's a toy. Ghetto to run used bearings? Maybe. They were in really good shape and looked like they had a lot of life left. I've got a set of brand new ones on standby. The whole point of this truck for me is to tinker and experiment. For some people, junk yard part shopping is the only option they have. I got them cheap and was just curious to see how long those bearings would last. I've got 5 other vehicles that always get brand new, quality parts. This one is the jerry rig, macgyver, budget build special.

[@BahaAmer-f9p]

هل يمكنني ان اشتري اقراص فرامل في بلدي ليبيا لايوجد قطع غيارها لانها قديمت الصنع المطلوب اقراص فرامل اماميه فورد اكسبلور 1994Can I buy brake discs in my country, Libya? There are no spare parts for them because they are old. Required: Front brake discs for a 1994 Ford Explorer. Do

[@tannercoleman233]

I've been watching this video over and over to make sure I'm getting this right the 1st time. 🥲 So I battled with the "rotor seal" that you mention tapping with a rubber mallet. I had assumed that everything would seamlessly fit, however I put my new inner bearing and racer into the rotor and then tried to seat and tap in the seal ever so gentle like but could not get it to seat properly...and it stayed raised about 1/16th of an inch.🥵 so then I go back and see that you specifically mentioned that your rotors had the bearing racer already "pre-pressed" when you purchased them from auto zone.🤔🤔🤔 (Just bought a brand new rotor from Autozone 3 days ago) I can't professionally tell one way or another my rotor doesn't have the fancy gear looking thing on the inside back part of the rotor like yours (either due to aftermarket product design... or the fact that in '94 Mazda b4000's had to differ slightly so they could sell it as ..."not a ford" 🤷‍♂️🤣 The new rotor has what appears to be a machined "outer racer" is this correct or am I gonna self destruct on the freeway again if I just assume? So I did exactly what you did and only inserted the inner bearing into the brand new rotor, and like magic it all of the sudden seated the seal properly with just the inner bearing >>( but no aftermarket bearing racer on the outside of the inner bearing.. if that makes sense..)

[@rayregnogarage]

I don’t think there’s much difference between the mazda and ranger. That would be too much engineering and that’s expensive. the only real difference is the aesthetics. My newer cars: xterra and impreza don’t have the bearings as part of the rotor. there is an entire hub assembly that you replace. the bearings aren’t serviceable. It’s simpler but more expensive. I imagine the newer rangers are the same.

[@tannercoleman233]

@@rayregnogarage thanks for your help on all this stuff! the video has been pretty helpful and your advice on the rotors has helped me as well! 🤙

[@bing12345678901]

Thank you!