need help on front differential.......
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anyone have any experience on the front differential for a 1987 ranger ? i need to know how the spacer located behind the outer pinion bearing turns(it is smaller on one end) my manuals dont show . please reply, i need to get this going to drive for work tomorrow.
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It sounds like the crush spacer to set your pinion pre-load,it can be installed either way. I HAVE A FORD MANUAL for the 87. I can check it out if you think it is another part.
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yes thats it, i put the bigger end to the inside. i noticed when installing it, the bigger end rests against the inner pinion bearing and the smaller end didnt go flush against it ( only so far down the pinion shaft ) please chk. the manual and lmk. thanks
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Larger end of crush washer goes against the inner bearing race,followed buy the bearing,oil slinger,seal,washer,yoke,washer and nut. Does this help?
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yes, i got it right looks like. wanted to be sure before i went farther. one more question - i have owned several rangers and bronco 2's and all have had problems with the front -ends getting water in the front differentials, due to deep water holes and so on i suppose(strip mine use) as theres no way to drain the housings except to suction it dry. i was wandering if a small hole can be drilled in the bottom of the housing and installing a flat plug to have easy and complete drainage ? or would this weaken the cast aluminum too much ???
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Water is not common in front or rear axles.Have you checked your breather hoses.This could be the problem. Yes you can install a drain. Pick a thick part of the axle at the lowest part.
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Run a new breather hose from the diff(s) up into the engine compartment and put on a cheapy gas filter to keep anything from crawling down in there and that will help with the water issue.
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