205-01-1 Driveshaft 205-01-1 SECTION 205-01 Driveshaft VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2011.50 Ranger CONTENTS PAGE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Driveshaft 205-01-2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Driveshaft — 2WD (15 514 0) Driveshaft — 4WD (15 514 0) Front Driveshaft — 4WD 205-01-3 205-01-4 205-01-5 Driveshaft 205-01-2 205-01-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Driveshaft NOTE: The position of the driveshaft damper may vary depending on vehicle variant 4x2 Item Description Item Description Drive shaft damper Universal joint Coupling shaft Rear propeller shaft 4x4 Item Description Item Description Front half shafts Universal joint Front propeller shaft Rear propeller shaft Drive shaft damper 2011.50 Ranger G1269006en 205-01-3 Driveshaft 205-01-3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Driveshaft — 2WD(15 514 0) Torque: 110 Nm Removal WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high Never attempt to remove any part of the system until it has cooled Be especially careful when working around the catalytic converters The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details NOTE: The position of the driveshaft damper may vary depending on vehicle variant NOTE: Make sure to note the position of the driveshaft damper prior to removal Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Make sure that the center bearing is aligned with the propeller shaft and mounting bracket so that the FoMoCo on the center bearing is on the topside Torque: 50 Nm NOTE: Some vehicles will have the damper fitted to the axle end of the driveshaft Torque: 110 Nm Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Make sure that the damper is fully seated on the transmission flange and square to the flange 2011.50 Ranger G1269008en 205-01-4 Driveshaft 205-01-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Driveshaft — 4WD(15 514 0) Torque: 110 Nm Removal WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high Never attempt to remove any part of the system until it has cooled Be especially careful when working around the catalytic converters The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after only a few minutes of engine operation Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details NOTE: The position of the driveshaft damper may vary depending on vehicle variant NOTE: Make sure to note the position of the driveshaft damper prior to removal Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Make sure that the center bearing is aligned with the propeller shaft and mounting bracket so that the FoMoCo on the center bearing is on the topside Torque: 50 Nm NOTE: Some vehicles will have the damper fitted to the axle end of the driveshaft Torque: 110 Nm Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Make sure that the damper is fully seated on the transmission flange and square to the flange 2011.50 Ranger G1269078en 205-01-5 Driveshaft 205-01-5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Driveshaft — 4WD Removal CAUTIONS: Always disconnect the front driveshaft from the transfer case first Otherwise, the weight of the driveshaft can pinch the boot between the driveshaft and the constant velocity (CV) joint flange which can cause the boot to tear Torque: • Stage 1: 15 Nm • Stage 2: 180° It is possible to fit the driveshaft incorrectly Note the orientation before removal NOTE: A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack Always support the vehicle on safety stands Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) CAUTIONS: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, not allow the driveshaft to hang Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Lock the driveshaft before removing the bolts to avoid slipping 2011.50 Ranger CAUTIONS: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, not allow the driveshaft to hang Do not reuse the bolts, install new bolts or damage to the vehicle may occur NOTE: Lock the driveshaft before removing the bolts to avoid slipping G1269079en 205-01-6 Driveshaft 205-01-6 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Torque: • Stage 1: 15 Nm • Stage 2: 180° Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure 2011.50 Ranger G1269079en