Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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204-04-5 204-04-5 Wheels and Tires
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
Symptom Chart (Continued)
Condition Possible Sources Action
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Other excessive tire wear
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Incorrect tire pressure.
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ADJUST pressure.
problems
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Loose or leaking shock
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TIGHTEN or INSTALL new
absorbers. as necessary.
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Front end out of alignment.
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ALIGN front end. REFER to
Section 204-00 of the 2001
Ranger Workshop Manual.
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Front wheel bearings out of
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REFER to Section 204-00 of
adjustment. the 2001 Ranger Workshop
Manual for inspection
procedure.
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Loose, worn or damaged
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REFER to Section 204-00 of
suspension components. the 2001 Ranger Workshop
Manual.
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Wheel and tire assembly out
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BALANCE wheel and tire
of balance. assembly.
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Excessive lateral or radial
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REFER to Component Tests
runout of wheel or tire. in this section.
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Incorrect tire rotation
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ADVISE customer of
intervals. condition.
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Wobble or shimmy
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Damaged wheel bearings.
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REFER to Section 204-00 of
the 2001 Ranger Workshop
Manual.
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Loose or damaged suspension
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INSTALL new as necessary.
components.
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Bent wheel.
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INSTALL new as necessary.
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Damaged tire.
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INSTALL new as necessary.
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Loose wheel nuts.
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TIGHTEN to specification.
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High-speed shake
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Wheel hub face/pilot/bolt
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REFER to Section 100-04 .
circle runout.
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Tires/wheels.
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Wheel bearings.
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Suspension/steering linkage.
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Engine.
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Transmission.
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Brake discs/drums —
imbalance.
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Vehicle vibration
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Driveline — engine.
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REFER to Section 100-04 .
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Tires.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel Leaks
1. Pinhole leaks in cast aluminum wheels
compromise wheel integrity. Install a new
wheel.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001