Ranger 4WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983)
11.
Disconnect lower shock absorber studs from axle housing mounting brackets.
12.
Lower axle housing and remove from vehicle.
13.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following torques: U-bolt nuts, 55-75 ft. lbs., shock absorber lower mounts, 40-60 ft. lbs., brake backing
plate nuts, 20-40 ft. lbs., driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts, 70-95 ft. lbs. and rear cover bolts, 25-35 ft. lbs., except ratio tag bolt, which is torqued
to 15-24 ft. lbs.
Fig. 3 Axle shaft removal. 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 ratio axle
Fig. 4 Axle shaft removal. Except 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 ratio axle
AXLE SHAFTS, SEALS & BEARINGS, REPLACE
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove rear wheels and brake drums.
3.
Drain rear axle lubricant by removing housing cover.
4.
On models with 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 ratio axle, remove axle shafts as follows:
a. Remove pinion shaft lock bolt, then rotate pinion shaft until relief in shaft faces either side gear, Fig. 3, and remove C-lockwasher from axle
shaft.
b. Rotate pinion shaft 1/2 turn until relief faces opposite side gear and remove C-lockwasher from axle shafts.
c. Carefully slide shafts out of housing.
5.
On all models except those with 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 ratio axle, remove axle shafts as follows:
