Rear axle movement
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 13,710
Likes: 5
From: Manchester, CT
Rear axle movement
Here is a question from my father, about his 2004 Ranger 4x4 4.0l, 170k:
There is play in rear axles. On a lift, if you grab the top of the tire and rock back and forth you get movement. Maybe .25" The dealer replaced the seals and said the bearings were fine (measured with a tool) and the play was normal for Rangers.
There is play in rear axles. On a lift, if you grab the top of the tire and rock back and forth you get movement. Maybe .25" The dealer replaced the seals and said the bearings were fine (measured with a tool) and the play was normal for Rangers.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Unfortunately, the right axle on my 88 Ranger has so much up and down play that the seal can no longer do its job. I'm not sure whether it's the axle shaft, bearing, or a combination of the two. It doesn't make any abnormal noises. I had the axle out of it last week and it did show some wear, but I can't find any specs on it other than overall length.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 2
From: CASA GRANDE AZ
its going to be the bearing ! the axle bearings do not wear on the axle , they have a inside race that the axle shaft goes through and a outside one that sets in the housing tube and ball bearings in between !
Trending Topics
Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
I just had the rear apart last weekend. The bearing that is out by the wheel has no inner race. It rides directly on the axle. There did appear to be some wear on the axle.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 2
From: CASA GRANDE AZ
take a look at these wheel bearings you will see what i meant about the inner race and outer race ! if yours is the same then for some reason your axle shaft may need replaced
04 2004 Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing - Driveline and Axles | Drivewire.com
04 2004 Ford Ranger Wheel Bearing - Driveline and Axles | Drivewire.com
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 0
From: Smithfield N.C.
I service about 50+ rangers and most of them have service bodies on them. I have seen this issue alot in the last 6 years here. If the axle shaft has a groove in it where it rides on the roller bearings then it is better to re-assemble that side with a repair bearing. Repair bearings are made just for this problem. They move the bearing location to a different place on the axle thus eliminating the need of replacing the axle shaft. Any parts store should have this in stock. I think they are around $22-$29 at advance around here. If you are going to wait till later than I'm sure you can find them cheaper.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 2
From: CASA GRANDE AZ
here is what Auto zone shows for the Repair bearing and the regular bearing ,I was never aware that there was a repair bearing !
Wheel Bearing - Rear | 2004 Ford Ranger 4WD 6 Cylinders E 4.0L MFI SOHC | AutoZone.com
Wheel Bearing - Rear | 2004 Ford Ranger 4WD 6 Cylinders E 4.0L MFI SOHC | AutoZone.com
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dan Drover
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Apr 6, 2015 08:17 PM
Furyus1
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
2
Mar 9, 2014 07:59 PM
binuya
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
20
Sep 30, 2009 09:39 AM
