Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009)
9. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.
1. Rotate the front wheel knuckle.
2. Compress the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint.
3. Remove the outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the wheel hub.
10. Using the Halfshaft Remover and Slide Hammer, separate the inboard front wheel halfshaft joint from the front axle housing.
11. NOTE: Do not damage the axle seal.
Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
12. NOTICE: Do not reuse the torque prevailing design hub nut and washer assembly or damage to the components may occur.
NOTICE: Do not use power or impact tools to tighten the hub nut and washer assembly or damage to the components may occur.
NOTE: Install a new retainer circlip in the groove in the LH inboard CV joint housing stub shaft before installing the halfshaft in the vehicle. To
prevent the new retainer circlip from overexpanding when installing it, start one end in the groove and work the circlip over the shaft and into the
groove.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 7.5-Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
