4x4 Front Wheel Hub Assembly

[ditchdr911]

Hey I got a problem with my 02 Ranger 4x4. I am replacing the front wheel hub assembly on the drivers side for the 3rd time. I have replaced the passenger side 2xs
I am really getting tired of this. Could there be another problem causing these hubs to go out. I don't go mudding the truck is a daily driver and I put it in 4 wheel drive on occasion.
Before the hubs have stayed together just made noise and vibrated till I could not stand it any more.This time the hub assembly fell apart losing 2-3 of the balls and seemed to have no sign of any grease in it.
They seem to last about 6 months.

 

[adsm08]

Check the rest of your suspension and have your tires balanced. Make sure it's not stuck in 4x4, and don't put it in 4x4 on a hard surface unless it's snow or ice covered. That kind of stuff can wear the bearings out.

Also, make sure you aren't over-torquing the half-shaft nuts.

What brand of bearing are you buying? I've never seen that kind of wear out rate with the Ford bearings.

 

[ditchdr911]

O2 Ranger Hub Assembly

Thanks for the reply:

Tires are balanced, I have bought the hubs from 2 different vendors but have not bought the ford ones($$$$$)

Do you have any idea what the torque specs are. I have been told 2 different things from Ford Dealer Techs. One told me there were no torque Specs The other told me I think about 180lbs. This after calling 3-4 dealerships the last time I had to replace the hubs. But they have been installed both ways it does not seem to make much difference. The still go out at about 6-10 months.
Anyway thanks for all of the help.
RCM