Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: Ranger 2006.5 (05.2006-), Ranger 2WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989), Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010), Ranger 4WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L VIN A EFI (1997), Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001), Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002), Ranger 4WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 4WD V6-177 2.9L (1988), Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994), Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Ranger Factory Service Manual (2007).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
- Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain10 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - A/T4 pages
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Converter Clutch Override Solenoid <--> [Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transfer Case › Transfer Case Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle111 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - A/T4 pages
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Converter Clutch Override Solenoid <--> [Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
  - Band Apply Servo, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - A4LD Servo Cover Heat Shield
    Service and Repair › Low/Reverse Servo - With A4LD2
  - Clutch, A/T › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
    Service and Repair › Forward Clutch2 3 4 5
  - Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Regular Cab2
  - Extension Housing, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Fluid Level Check2 3
  - Fluid Line/Hose, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines2 3
  - Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information › Application and ID
  - Fluid Pump, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fluid Pump: › 97-22-4 › Oct › 97 › A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Pump: › 97-22-4 › Oct › 97 › A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set2
  - Governor, A/T › Component Information3 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2
  - Parking Pawl, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Recalls for Parking Pawl:5 pages
    91S41S1 › May › 92 › Recall - A/T A4LD Park Pawl Spring Update2 3 4
    NHTSA91V189000 › Oct › 91 › Recall 91V189000: Park Pawl Defect
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Parking Pawl:5 pages
    91S41S1 › May › 92 › Recall - A/T A4LD Park Pawl Spring Update2 3 4
    NHTSA91V189000 › Oct › 91 › Recall 91V189000: Park Pawl Defect
  - Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Regular Cab2
  - Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T › Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Shift Interlock, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Shifter A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Shift Linkage, A/T › Shift Cable, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Shift Cable: › 93514 › Mar › 93 › A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Shift Cable: › 93514 › Mar › 93 › A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear2 3 4
  - Shift Modulator › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage, A/T › Component Information › Adjustments
  - Torque Converter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Converter Clutch Override Solenoid <--> [Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
  - Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines2 3
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Vacuum Diaphragm, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
  - Valve Body, A/T › Component Information35 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest:8 pages
    931615 › Aug › 93 › A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift2 3 4
    931421 › Jul › 93 › A/T - Increase In RPM During Light Throttle 2-3 Upshifts2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins:8 pages
    931615 › Aug › 93 › A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift2 3 4
    931421 › Jul › 93 › A/T - Increase In RPM During Light Throttle 2-3 Upshifts2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Valve Body: › 94411 › Feb › 94 › Heater - Air Flow From Panel During Heavy Acceleration2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Valve Body: › 94411 › Feb › 94 › Heater - Air Flow From Panel During Heavy Acceleration
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
- Clutch, M/T31 pages
  - Clutch Disc, M/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Clutch Hydraulic System21 pages
    Clutch Master Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Clutch Slave Cylinder › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Clutch Slave Cylinder: › 911814 › Sep › 91 › M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Clutch Slave Cylinder: › 911814 › Sep › 91 › M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside2
    Service and Repair › Bleeding Procedure2
    Hydraulic Hose, Clutch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest for Hydraulic Hose: › 941317 › Jun › 94 › M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Hydraulic Hose: › 941317 › Jun › 94 › M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Clutch Pedal Assembly › Component Information › Adjustments
  - Clutch Pedal Position Switch <--> [Clutch Switch] › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Clutch Release Bearing, M/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Pressure Plate › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Differential Assembly38 pages
  - Differential Carrier4 pages
    Carrier Bearings › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Bearing Cups2 3
    Carrier Side Gears › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Differential Case › Component Information5 pages
    Testing and Inspection2
    Service and Repair › Model 28-2, 28-IFS & 35 IFS2 3
  - Differential Clutch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Differential Clutch: › 96129 › Jun › 96 › Differential - Chatter On Turns2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Differential Clutch: › 96129 › Jun › 96 › Differential - Chatter On Turns2
  - Differential Axle Housing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
  - Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2 3
  - Pinion Bearing, Differential › Component Information4 pages
    Testing and Inspection › Bearing Cups2
    Service and Repair › Pinion Bearing Cup Installation2
  - Pinion Gear, Differential › Component Information12 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Adjustments › Backlash2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Drive Pinion and Bearing Retainer2 3 4 5 6
  - Ring Gear, Differential › Component Information5 pages
    Testing and Inspection › Gears2
    Adjustments › Backlash & Differential Bearing Preload Adjustment2 3
- Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints37 pages
  - Axle Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Axle Shaft Assembly › Axle Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair › Right Hand Slip Yoke and Stub Shaft Assembly (4WD)2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Adjustments › With Automatic Locking Hubs2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest: › 911812 › Sep › 91 › Front Hub - (4WD) Noise or Failure2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking):7 pages
    95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
    911812 › Sep › 91 › Front Hub - (4WD) Noise or Failure2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub (Locking): › 95518 › Mar › 95 › Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7
- Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints21 pages
  - Propeller Shaft <--> [Drive/Propeller Shaft] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest for Propeller Shaft: › 97-21-16 › Oct › 97 › Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Propeller Shaft: › 97-21-16 › Oct › 97 › Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH2 3 4 5 6
  - Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability2
    Service and Repair › Constant Velocity Type2 3 4 5 6 7
- Flex Plate › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
  - Customer Interest for Flex Plate: › 02-14-2 › Jul › 02 › Engine - Noise/Vibration/No Crank/No A/T Engagement2
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Flex Plate: › 02-14-2 › Jul › 02 › Engine - Noise/Vibration/No Crank/No A/T Engagement2
- Flywheel › Component Information › Specifications
- Manual Transmission/Transaxle43 pages
  - Bell Housing, M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 911814 › Sep › 91 › M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 911814 › Sep › 91 › M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Bell Housing:4 pages
    932410 › Nov › 93 › Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit2
    91139 › Jun › 91 › Engine - Hard Start/No Start When Cold2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Bell Housing:0 pages
    932410 › Nov › 93 › Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    91139 › Jun › 91 › Engine - Hard Start/No Start When Cold
  - Case, M/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Countershaft, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
  - Extension Housing, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Fluid - M/T › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Gear, M/T12 pages
    Synchronizer Hub, M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Synchronizer Hub: › 911811 › Sep › 91 › M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Synchronizer Hub: › 911811 › Sep › 91 › M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear2
    Synchronizer Ring, M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Synchronizer Ring:4 pages
    911811 › Sep › 91 › M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear2
    911015 › May › 91 › M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Synchronizer Ring:4 pages
    911811 › Sep › 91 › M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear2
    911015 › May › 91 › M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition2
  - Input Shaft, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
  - Output Shaft, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5
  - Reverse Gear Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Shift Fork, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Speedometer Gear, M/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
- Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain13 pages
  - Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Regular Cab2
  - Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Electronic Shift Control Module <--> [Control Module, Transfer Case] › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures2 3
    Locations › Regular Cab2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
- Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain10 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T › Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case9 pages
    Four Wheel Drive Selector Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
    4 X 4 Indicator Switch <--> [Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case] › Component Information › Locations2
    Speed Sensor, Transfer Case › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Transfer Case62 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transfer Case › Transfer Case Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Electronic Shift Control Module <--> [Control Module, Transfer Case] › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures2 3
    Locations › Regular Cab2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Four Wheel Drive Selector Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - 4 X 4 Indicator Switch <--> [Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case] › Component Information › Locations2
  - Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Electronic Shift Control Module <--> [Control Module, Transfer Case] › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures2 3
    Locations › Regular Cab2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case9 pages
    Four Wheel Drive Selector Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
    4 X 4 Indicator Switch <--> [Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case] › Component Information › Locations2
    Speed Sensor, Transfer Case › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Shift Fork, Transfer Case › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Shift Fork: › 912017 › Oct › 91 › Transfer Case - Unable to Disengage 4WD Into 2WD2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Shift Fork: › 912017 › Oct › 91 › Transfer Case - Unable to Disengage 4WD Into 2WD2 3
  - Shift Lever <--> [Shifter Transfer Case] › Component Information › Adjustments2
  - Speed Sensor, Transfer Case › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Transfer Case Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
- Transmission Control Systems33 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain10 pages
    Actuators and Solenoids - A/T4 pages
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information › Locations2
    Converter Clutch Override Solenoid <--> [Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2
    Actuators and Solenoids - Transfer Case › Transfer Case Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain13 pages
    Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Regular Cab2
    Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Electronic Shift Control Module <--> [Control Module, Transfer Case] › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures2 3
    Locations › Regular Cab2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain10 pages
    Sensors and Switches - A/T › Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Sensors and Switches - Transfer Case9 pages
    Four Wheel Drive Selector Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6
    4 X 4 Indicator Switch <--> [Gear Sensor/Switch, Transfer Case] › Component Information › Locations2
    Speed Sensor, Transfer Case › Component Information › Description and Operation
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections