Autozone.com has a great how to if you follow this link.
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0b/af/87/0900823d800baf87/repairInfoPages.htm
I have to replace mine, and have it apart. Maybe you can help me. If you know of a place where I can buy just the seal. E-mail me at joshua.s.mendez@us.army.mil if you have any questions or know where i can get the seal
how to replace a blend door actuator on a 1999 ford ranger
To replace the rear axle on a 1999 Ford Ranger, start by safely lifting the truck and securing it on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels and brake components, then disconnect the driveshaft, brake lines, and any suspension components attached to the axle. After supporting the axle with a jack, remove the mounting bolts, and carefully lower the axle from the vehicle. Install the new axle by reversing the removal steps, ensuring all components are properly reconnected and torqued to specifications.
its on the rear axle housing
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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.