Replacing Wheel Seals
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From: Castle Rock, CO
Replacing Wheel Seals
Has anyone replaced their front wheel seals (on a '98 - '00 Ranger with the dreaded vacuum pulse hubs)? Mine are making a high-pitched whistle-like sound whenever I engage the 4x4.
What I need to find out is how big of a job this is, and what do I need to buy besides the wheel seals? I've read on some other threads that there may be some o-rings that I need to replace, and possibly the hub nut needs to be replaced? I'm trying to put together a parts list, but I'm struggling to find any useful info on what all I might need.
What I need to find out is how big of a job this is, and what do I need to buy besides the wheel seals? I've read on some other threads that there may be some o-rings that I need to replace, and possibly the hub nut needs to be replaced? I'm trying to put together a parts list, but I'm struggling to find any useful info on what all I might need.
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The PVH hubs can be prone to squealing when they aren't engaged very often. Keep driving around in 4WD and the sound will probably go away. If it doesn't, then you might need a new PVH hub/bearing assembly. You can find them on eBay for about 160 bucks each.
Personally, if I were going to take apart the front hubs on a PVH Ranger, then I would also be converting them over with AVM manuals.
Personally, if I were going to take apart the front hubs on a PVH Ranger, then I would also be converting them over with AVM manuals.
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The PVH hubs can be prone to squealing when they aren't engaged very often. Keep driving around in 4WD and the sound will probably go away. If it doesn't, then you might need a new PVH hub/bearing assembly. You can find them on eBay for about 160 bucks each.
Personally, if I were going to take apart the front hubs on a PVH Ranger, then I would also be converting them over with AVM manuals.
Personally, if I were going to take apart the front hubs on a PVH Ranger, then I would also be converting them over with AVM manuals.
