Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
Removal
1. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Disc Brake System.
2. Remove the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear.
3. NOTICE: Once the differential pinion shaft has been removed, turning the differential case or an axle shaft can cause the differential
pinion gears to fall out of the assembly. This can result in chipped or damaged components.
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
4. NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft U-washer groove.
Remove the axle shaft U-washer.