Does a Ford Ranger have CV joints?
Does a Ford Ranger have CV joints?
All front wheel drive and all wheel drive cars use CV axles. The CV axle is a shaft that has two constant velocity joints at either end of it. One end comes out of the transmission, the other end mounts in the wheel hub.
How does the front axle work on a Ford Ranger?
The front axle uses a locking hub (1983-2000) to lock (connect) the front wheels to the axleshafts. If these hubs are not locked, the wheel will not receive power from the axle. Note: the 2001-2011 4WD Ford Ranger has a live front axle.
How do you replace the front drive shaft on a Ford Ranger?
Unscrew the nuts, bolts and straps that connect the front drive shaft to the front axle yoke, using a wrench and socket. Slide the drive shaft underneath the front axle while pulling it towards the front of the vehicle. This will separate the splined shaft from the transfer case.
How does the 4WD system work on a Ford Ranger?
When the Ranger is in 4WD, the transfer case splits the power between the front and rear axles. The front axle uses a locking hub (1983-2000) to lock (connect) the front wheels to the axleshafts. If these hubs are not locked, the wheel will not receive power from the axle. Note: the 2001-2011 4WD Ford Ranger has a live front axle.
What kind of axle does a 1993 Ford Ranger have?
Although their 1993-1997 4-cylinder Ranger may look like it has a Dana 35, it may really be a Dana 35 axle beam using a special housing, and Dana 28 components. These Dana 35’s are commonly referred to as ‘Hybrids’.
How do you change a front axle in a Ford Ranger?
3) Use a wire brush to clean the area around the differential. This will help prevent dirt from contaminating the differential housing while the cover is removed. 4) Position a drain pan under the drive axle. Loosen and remove all but two of the cover retaining bolts.
How to check front axle fluid in Ford Ranger?
The 1998 and newer Ford Ranger uses a different style front axle assembly than the 1983-1997 models. To check the fluid in these differentials, you have to remove the fill plug on the drivers side of the differential.
Where are the hubs on a Ford Ranger?
The 1998-2000 model had PVH hubs (Pulse Vacuum Hubs), but from 2001-2011, it was a live axle setup. The front axle shafts from 2001-2011 are permanently locked to the front differential.
Although their 1993-1997 4-cylinder Ranger may look like it has a Dana 35, it may really be a Dana 35 axle beam using a special housing, and Dana 28 components. These Dana 35’s are commonly referred to as ‘Hybrids’.
