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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994RANGER SPLASH, 2D PICKUP, 4.0 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICLABOR TIMESOTHER VARIANTDRIVELINES AND AXLESAXLE SHAFTS - FRONTAXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLYREMOVE & INSTALL OR REMOVE & REPLACE
1994 Ford Ranger Splash, 2D Pickup, 4.0 X, 4WD, Automatic
Remove & Install or Remove & Replace
1994 Ford Ranger Splash, 2D Pickup, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Remove & Install or Remove & Replace
WARNING: This page is about the Ranger Base, 2D Pickup, 2.3 A, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
DOES NOT include alignment.
NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, Axle Shaft Assembly consists of Axle Shaft, Boots and Joints.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 1.4 | B | ||
| Right Side,Axle Shaft,Outer | 1.5 | B | ||
| Right Side,Slip Yoke & Stub Shaft,Inner | Includes: R&I Differential Carrier and Outer Axle Assemblies. | 3.1 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: AXLE SHAFT: Replace: NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, this operation consists of dissassembly and reassembly of the Axle Shaft Assembly and replacement of the Axle Shaft. | ||||
| Inner or Outer,Each | 0.4 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: AXLE SHAFT BEARING: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| 0.2 | B | |||
| Combination Procedure: AXLE SHAFT SEAL: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each,Outer | 0.1 | B | ||
| Inner | Refer to Differential Carrier - R&R plus Combinations. | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: SPINDLE BEARING: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.1 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: UNIVERSAL JOINT: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.4 | B | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.