Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
3. Rotate the differential case to see if there is any roughness which would indicate damaged bearings or gears.
4. NOTE: There is a space between the anti-lock speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear backface runout.
Position the special tool and inspect ring gear backlash and ring gear backface runout.
5. 2CAUTION: Mark the position of the bearing caps, as arrows may not be visible. The bearing caps must be installed in their identical
locations and positions.
Loosen the differential case.
1
Remove the four bearing cap bolts.
2
Remove the two bearing caps.
6. WARNING: Be careful not to allow the differential case to fall.
CAUTION: Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.