How do you replace rear axle seals on a 93 ranger?

Answer 1

first you jack the car,stands, get a oil pan, i think its a 1/2" socket and ratchet.pull bolts out of rear cover and pry on the bottom of the cover with oil pan under it, you'll probly need a rag too.after fluid is drained turn gears until oyu see a small headed bolt,size is a 8mm i think, put emergancy break on,remove bolt.take off break ,then slowly turn gears until the large pin in the center slides out.then you push the axels in from the outer side, then go back under and with a mechanic magnet pull out the c-clips.then pull axels out.use the end of the axel to pry on the seal until it comes out.might as well change the bearings too since their right there.you'll need a GOOD slide hammer/bearing remover.can rent one at local parts store.bearings are not much either.use a 1 1/8 socket with hammer to install bearing,and use permatex ultra black gasket maker around the outer edge of the seal before installing.TAP it on with hammer.then slide axels back in all the way,put c-clips back in then pull axels out until the stop,then slide the large pin back and bolt it down.clean surface area on rear end,and on the cover and use the ultra black for pan gasket.on upper part of the rear end on driver side is the fill plug.good luck