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The short version
- A 1997 Ford Ranger wheel bearing on a 2WD truck is SET5 inner with SET2 outer, seal 9150S.
- 1990 through 1994 2WD trucks use SET6 instead of SET5, the only change on that side.
- 4×4 trucks split by axle tag. Dana 28 uses SET45, Dana 35 uses SET37.
- The rear splits by ring gear size, 7.5 inch or 8.8 inch, both axle bearing work.
Eight model years of Ford Ranger trucks split their wheel bearing story by axle tag more than by year. This page covers 1990 through 1997, before the Ranger changed its numbering again in 1998. A 1997 Ford Ranger wheel bearing question starts with drive type, then axle, then ring gear size.
Ford Ranger wheel bearing numbers by drive type and axle
4×4 trucks use SET45 on the Dana 28 axle, or SET37 on the Dana 35 axle.
The rear splits by ring gear: 7.5 inch trucks use kit TRP1563TAV, 8.8 inch trucks use kit TRP1559TV.
Ford Ranger wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 to 1997 | Front, 2WD, seal 9150S, outer SET2 | SET5 check price |
| 1990 to 1994 | Front, 2WD, seal 6815, outer SET2 | SET6 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Front, 4×4, Dana/Spicer 28 axle, seal 8312S, outer SET45 | SET45 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Front, 4×4, Dana/Spicer 35 axle, seal 4250, outer SET37 | SET37 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Rear, 7.5 inch ring gear, seal 8660S, kit TRP1563TAV, axle bearing | 5707 check price |
| 1990 to 1997 | Rear, 8.8 inch ring gear, seal 8835S, kit TRP1559TV, axle bearing | 6408 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1990-1997 Ford Ranger: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997. Other years live on the main Ford Ranger wheel bearing page.
The 4×4 split is the axle tag, Dana 28 versus Dana 35, not the year. The 2WD inner set changed at 1995, from SET6 to SET5.
1988 and 1989 trucks predate the catalogs on hand, matching the old part is the only route for those years.
Year by year
2WD trucks used SET6 through 1994, then switched to SET5 starting in 1995. The outer race, SET2, never changed.
4×4 trucks run by axle tag the whole span, Dana 28 or Dana 35, never by year.
The rear works the same way, split by ring gear size rather than model year.
Axle tag decides more than the calendar
This Ranger sits before the 1998-2002 Ranger, which uses its own front hub numbers entirely. Nothing here carries forward to that later truck.
A 1997 Ford Ranger wheel bearing buyer needs the axle tag in hand before calling this generation done.
The same is true of the rear, where ring gear size settles the question far more than the model year does.
Diagnosing a Ford Ranger wheel bearing
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven wear or a separating belt can sound like a bad bearing. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing symptoms.
- Check for play. Jack up the wheel and rock it at twelve and six. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full steps.
- Repack rather than replace. Every position on this truck uses tapered cone and cup pairs. See repacking a wheel bearing before buying new cones.
- Set preload correctly. A tapered set that is too tight or too loose fails fast. See preload and end play for the adjustment.
- Know the rear is different. The rear axle is axle bearing work, split by ring gear size, not a front hub swap.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Ford Ranger use?
A 1997 Ford Ranger wheel bearing on a 2WD truck is SET5 inner with SET2 outer, seal 9150S. A 4×4 truck the same year uses SET45 or SET37 depending on the axle.
What wheel bearing does a 1990 Ford Ranger use?
A 1990 Ranger with 2WD uses SET6 inner with SET2 outer, seal 6815. 4×4 trucks use the same axle based split as any other year in this span.
Why did the 2WD Ranger wheel bearing change in 1995?
The catalogs mark a straightforward part change. SET6 covers 1990 through 1994, SET5 covers 1995 through 1997 and beyond. The outer race, SET2, stays the same across both.
How do I know if my 4×4 Ranger has a Dana 28 or Dana 35?
The axle tag on the front differential cover names the axle directly. Match that tag to SET45 for a Dana 28 or SET37 for a Dana 35.
What about a 1988 or 1989 Ford Ranger?
Those years predate the catalogs held for this page. Matching the number the old part carries is the only reliable route.