Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002)
7. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the two axle shafts.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before
installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle and the differential housing cover.
2. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal with grease.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the two axle shafts
4. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
Install the U-washers.
1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shafts.
2. Pull the axle shafts outward.