Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
14. Using the special tools, install the drive pinion flange.
15. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, loosen the drive pinion nut to reduce pinion bearing preload. If it is necessary to reduce the
preload, install a new drive pinion collapsible spacer and drive pinion nut or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Remove the special tool while taking rotational pinion bearing preload checks with the Nm (lb-inch) torque wrench.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while tightening the pinion nut.
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Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the differential pinion bearings are seating correctly. Take frequent differential pinion bearing
preload checks by rotating the differential pinion with a Nm (lb-inch) torque wrench. Tighten the pinion nut in small increments to avoid
excessive pinion bearing preload. Tighten the pinion nut until the drive pinion bearing preload is in specification.
16. Using the special tool, install the 2 new differential bearings.
17. Install the 10 new differential ring gear bolts.
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Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
