Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle/Differential-Ford 7.5-Inch Ring Gear
Axle Shaft
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover.
1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1. Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
6. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
Remove the U-washers.
1. Push the axle shafts inboard.
2. Remove the U-washers.
