Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 797

Before unbolting the driveshaft, matchmark the shaft and axle flanges to maintain proper
4WD Ranger
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
The driveshaft is a balanced unit. Before removing the drive shaft, matchmark the driveshaft yoke in
relationship to the axle flange so that it may be installed in its original position.
3. On Super Cab vehicles, remove the center bearing assembly−to−frame retaining bolts. Remove the
spacers under the center bearing bracket, if installed.
4. Remove the retaining bolts and disconnect the driveshaft from the axle companion flange.
5. Remove the retaining bolts that retains the driveshaft to the rear of the transfer case.
6. Remove the driveshaft.
To install:
7. Install the driveshaft into the rear of the transfer case. Make certain that the driveshaft is positioned
with the slip yoke toward the front of the vehicle. Install the bolts and tighten to 41−55 ft. lbs.
(55−74Nm).
8. Install the driveshaft so the index mark on the rear yoke is in line with the index mark on the axle
companion flange.
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... then remove the driveshaft−to−axle flange retaining bolts
balance ...
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