Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984)
Fig. 20 Left axle pivot bracket replacement. 4 X 4 models
4 X 4 MODELS
1.
Remove coil spring and radius arm as described previously.
2.
Remove front drive axle as described in the ``Front Wheel Drive Section'' of this chapter.
3.
To remove right pivot bracket, remove upper bolt and retainer, then the side bolt and retainer, Fig. 19. Remove and discard lower bolt and
retainer, then remove pivot bracket from crossmember.
4.
To remove left pivot bracket, drill out rivets so that mounting holes in bracket and crossmember are {9/16} inch in diameter, then remove the
bracket, Fig. 20.
5.
Reverse procedure to install. Refer to Figs. 19 and 20 for replacement hardware and torque specifications.
