Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Right Hand Slip Yoke and Stub Shaft Assembly (4WD)
Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Right Slip Yoke & Stub Shaft
1.
Disconnect driveshaft from yoke. Position driveshaft aside so it will not interfere with carrier removal.
2.
Remove both spindles, Fig. 2, then the left and right shaft and U-joint assemblies as described previously.
3.
Support carrier using a suitable jack, then remove carrier to support arm attaching bolts.
4.
Separate carrier from support arm, then drain lubricant and remove carrier from vehicle.
5.
Install carrier in suitable holding fixture, then rotate slip yoke and shaft assembly until open end of snap ring is exposed.
6.
Remove snap ring, then the slip yoke and shaft assembly from carrier.
7.
On 1987-89 models, remove oil seal and caged needle bearings simultaneously from carrier using tools No. T50T-100-A and D880L-100-A or
equivalent. Discard seal and bearings.
8.
On 1990-92 models, using slide hammer tool No. T50T-100-A and seal puller tool Tool No. 1175-AC or equivalents, remove passenger side oil
seal, then driver side oil seal. Using slide hammer tool No. T50T-100-A and axle bearing remover tool No. T90T-1225-A or equivalent, remove
caged needle bearings.
9.
On all models, reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Clean mating surfaces of carrier and support arm. Apply a narrow bead of RTV sealant to mating surfaces.
b. Install carrier attaching bolts hand tight, then tighten in a clockwise or counterclockwise pattern to specifications.