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- Oklahoma City, OK
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0 L V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
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- Fix it like it has to last a 100 Years.
I am in the process of rebuilding the front end on my 1998 Ranger with a 3.0 engine.
When I installed new tie rod ends and put them into the spindle the one on the passenger side went right in and tightened down properly.
When I put the tie rod end into the spindle on the drivers side it went so deep that when I tightened the tie rod end nut, the nut went way past the point where the cotter key is inserted to make it stay in place.
Unfortunately I have thrown away all of the parts that I removed from the front end to replace. I am trying to figure out if I have an incorrect part or a bad spindle?
Do to family obligations and my health, I have move the vehicle to my drive and will get back to it when the weather cools.
Any information will be helpful.
When I installed new tie rod ends and put them into the spindle the one on the passenger side went right in and tightened down properly.
When I put the tie rod end into the spindle on the drivers side it went so deep that when I tightened the tie rod end nut, the nut went way past the point where the cotter key is inserted to make it stay in place.
Unfortunately I have thrown away all of the parts that I removed from the front end to replace. I am trying to figure out if I have an incorrect part or a bad spindle?
Do to family obligations and my health, I have move the vehicle to my drive and will get back to it when the weather cools.
Any information will be helpful.
