Front Axle Tube Bearing

[97explorerltd]

Well just had a noise diagnosed at the shop today and it looks like a bearing at the end of the passenger side front axle tube. Has anyone changed this part & how difficult. I've done everything myself on this truck hub bearings,shocks,ball joints,cv boots etc. just need a little info to get this job started. Thanks.

 

[dkchrist]

need a slide hammer and bearing puller it is a torrington bearing that is only about 1/8" thick. Otherwise take the axle apart and use a long shaft to drive it out. I just rebuild a front axle on an 03 ranger. Find the electronic service manual it should help. Hopefully, someone will chime in if the site still exists.