Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
2. NOTE: The rear wheels and brake drums must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
Remove the brake drums.
3. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
4. Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.
5. NOTE: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its
components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
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Position the driveshaft aside.
6. Install a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
7. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange and remove and discard the nut.
8. Index-mark the pinion flange in relation to the pinion stem to make sure of correct alignment during installation.
