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how to replace a blend door actuator on a 1999 ford ranger
its on the rear axle housing
how to replace oil pump in a 1999 ford ranger xlt ext cab 4.0
you will have to have the axle pulled at a shop.the bearing slides along the axle shaft and seats in the axle housing.
rear axle housing
I ASSUME axle code " 86 " is the same as it is on the ( 1996 ) Ford Ranger ( 3.73 gear ratio , conventional / non - limited slip )
very carefully.
Inspect at 120,000 miles , replace if needed ( Ford maintenance and the Gates website ) for the 2.5 liter , 4 cylinder , in a 1999 Ford Ranger
A CV boot is found on the axle of a vehicle. To replace the outer boot remove the axle bolt and pull the boot off. The inner boot requires removal of the whole axle.
open the drivers door , and on the end of the door will be information stickers the axle code will be shown on one of the stickers
You have a 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0.
The short answer for you is it's the thing the back tires are connected to that drives them.