Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
7.5 Inch Ring Gear Rear Drive Axle
Materials
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover.
1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before
installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
2. Apply a new continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
