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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985RANGER 2.8 S, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - IFS FRONTOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1985 Ford Ranger 2.8 S, RWD, Automatic
Drive Axle - Ifs Front: Overhaul: Disassembly
1985 Ford Ranger 2.8 S, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
- Remove left axle arm assembly from vehicle. Remove carrier from axle arm. Note matched numbers or letters on differential bearing caps for reassembly reference. Remove bearing caps. Install Housing Spreader (4000-E) and Spreader Adapter (T80T-4000-B).CAUTION: DO NOT spread housing more than .010" (.25 mm). Permanent damage to housing could result.
- Rotate slip yoke and shaft assembly so open side of snap ring on shaft is exposed. Remove snap ring from shaft. Remove slip yoke and shaft assembly from carrier. Mount dial indicator on axle housing to measure amount of spread.
- Remove dial indicator after housing has been spread. Carefully pry differential assembly out of housing. Remove spreader immediately so that housing does not distort permanently. See Fig 1 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.