Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Rear Differential
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Raise vehicle and support at rear frame members.
2. Remove rear wheels and brake drums.
3. Drain rear axle lubricant by removing housing cover.
4. Remove axle shafts.
5. Remove 4 retaining nuts from each backing plate and wire the plates aside.
6. Disconnect rear axle housing vent.
7. Disconnect brake line from retaining clips on axle housing.
8. Remove hydraulic brake T-fitting from axle housing.
9. Mark driveshaft and axle flange for assembly reference, then disconnect shaft from flange.
10. Support axle with a suitable jack, then remove U-bolt nuts, U-bolts and plates.
11. Disconnect lower shock absorber studs from axle housing mounting brackets.
12. Lower axle housing and remove from vehicle.
13. Reverse procedure to install.
