Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
4. CAUTION: Use the same color new drive pinion nut for installation. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing
preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new spacer or damage to the component may occur.
Position the new pinion flange nut.
8.8 In Drive Pinion Nut
8.8 In Drive Pinion Nut
5. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, loosen the nut to reduce preload. If it is necessary to reduce preload, install a new
collapsible spacer and nut kit or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Remove the special tool while taking preload readings with the Nm (lb-inch) torque wrench.
Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, tighten the nut.
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Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the differential pinion bearings seat correctly. Take frequent differential pinion bearing preload
readings by rotating the pinion with a Nm (lb-inch) torque wrench.
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If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the specification, tighten the nut to specification. If the preload recorded prior to
disassembly is higher than the specification, tighten the nut to the original reading as recorded.
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Refer to Torque Specifications.
