Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
6. NOTE: If the ring gear runout exceeds specification, the cause may be a warped ring gear, a damaged differential case, loss of differential bearing
preload or a damaged axle housing.
Check and record the ring gear runout.
1
Rotate the differential case.
2
Check and record the ring gear runout.
7. Remove the dial indicator with bracketry.
8. CAUTION: The matched numbers or letters stamped on both the differential bearing caps and axle housing must correspond upon
assembly.
Remove the differential bearing caps.
1
Remove the four bolts.
2
Remove the differential bearing caps.