Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 785

Cutaway view of the front output shaft , seal and yoke assembly−rear components are similar
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. If equipped, remove the skid plate from the frame.
3. If equipped, remove the damper from the transfer case.
4. Place a drain pan under the transfer case, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
5. Matchmark the front driveshaft to the transfer case yoke then disconnect the shaft from the yoke.
Wire the driveshaft up and out of the way.
6. Using a 30mm (1.18 in.) thin−wall socket, remove the rear output shaft yoke retaining nut.
7. Remove the output shaft yoke washer, rubber seal and the yoke from the output shaft.
8. Remove the front output shaft seal using Impact Slide Hammer Tool T50T−100−A or equivalent.
To install:
9. Ensure that the output housing bore is free of any dirt, burrs or nicks. Apply premium long−life grease
to the seal lip.
10. Position the new seal to the output housing and using an appropriate driver, such as the Output Shaft
Seal Replacer T83T−7065−B and Driver Handle T80T−4000−W, press the seal into the housing until
fully seated.
11. Install the front output shaft yoke, rubber seal and washer.
12. Install the output shaft yoke retaining nut and tighten to 250−280 ft. lbs. (339−381 Nm).
13. Connect the front driveshaft to the transfer case.
14. If removed, install the damper.
15. Remove the oil fill plug and add the proper amount of Dexron/Mercon® automatic transmission fluid.
16. If removed, install the skid plate.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Drive the vehicle and check for leaks.
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