Looks like im changing my wheel bearing...

[Tobs99Ranger]

Guess I gotta change my driver side wheel bearing on my 99 Ranger, is this a pretty easy job with just basic hand tools or am I going to need something special?

 

[86isuzu]

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/spring07/98_00_Ranger_hub_bearing.htm

It's not the easiest job in the world. You can either buy/ rent the tool, or make one as described in the link above.

 

[Tobs99Ranger]

thanks i cant wait to do it, lol

 

[jeff4891]

It's actually not a bad job at all. It's just kind of a pricey part. The hardest part for me was getting that snap ring out because I had crappy pliers. It didn't take much to get the hub off.

Good luck!

 

[adsm08]

I usually find getting the hubs out are the worst because not only do the morons at the factory glue them in good, but then they are usually corroded good too.

 

[Tobs99Ranger]

It's actually not a bad job at all. It's just kind of a pricey part. The hardest part for me was getting that snap ring out because I had crappy pliers. It didn't take much to get the hub off.

Good luck!

so what do I do about the black plastic cover thats on the outside of the hub, how does that come off? thanks for all the help

 

[metalmacguyver]

If you damage the hub, PM me, I have a brand new factory vacuum hub that I want to get rid of.

 

[ozziemo27]

so what do I do about the black plastic cover thats on the outside of the hub, how does that come off? thanks for all the help

Those "covers" are actually your PVH 4WD hubs, check out this article http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/spring07/98_00_Ranger_hub_bearing.htm that was linked by 86isuzu earlier and step 6A shows you how to do it. The article will tell you basically everything you need to know.

 

[mp3deviant721]

Wheel bearings are ridiculously easy on a 2wd. And thats what I got.

 

[feellnfroggy]

The 2wd only has one wheel bearing if Iremember correctly, A semi float setup? My 4wd has 2 wheel bearings, (full float) inner and outer. It takes me about 20-30 minutes to doo wheel bearings if your good at cramming grease in there. if you take your time and dick around a bit maybe an hour.

 

[fordwheelinman]

Semi Float and Full Float are terms used for axles, not wheel bearings.........

 

[heptofite]

Semi Float and Full Float are terms used for axles, not wheel bearings.........

i'm willing to bet that there are different bearings between full and semi float though, making his statement valid.

 

[adsm08]

But semi and full float only refers to solid axles, and usually only ones above 1/2 ton ratings. We are talking about the front end of the truck.

 

[goodie85]

not to long ago i replaced both sides took no longer then 30 minutes but then again i have all the tools right there

 

[Tobs99Ranger]

If you damage the hub, PM me, I have a brand new factory vacuum hub that I want to get rid of.

Thanks, hopefully I wont need it but its nice to know that someone out there is willing to help me.