Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
If either gear is scored or damaged badly, the ring gear and pinion must be replaced.
If metal has broken loose, the axle housing must be cleaned to remove particles that will cause damage. At this time, any other damaged parts in the
axle housing must also be replaced.
KNOCK
Knock, which can occur on all driving phases, has several causes including damaged teeth or gearset.
In most cases, one of the following conditions will occur:
1. A gear tooth damaged on the drive side is a common cause of the knock. This can usually be corrected by grinding the damaged area.
2. Knock is also caused by excessive end play in the axle shafts. Up to 0.762 mm (0.030 inch) is allowed in semi-float axles. The frequency of the
