Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTE: Index-mark the front flange on the rear driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
1. Index-mark the front flange on the driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
2. Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft-to-flange bolts.
3. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
3. NOTE: Index-mark the rear output shaft and the flange.
NOTE: The nut has a self-locking feature. Discard the nut and the washer after removing them.
Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning. Remove and discard the flange nut and the washer.
4. Using a suitable puller and the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, remove the flange.
5. Remove the oil seal if it remains on the rear output shaft.