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Driveshaft

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SECTION 205-01 Driveshaft

VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2011.50 Ranger
CONTENTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Driveshaft............................................................................................................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Driveshaft 2WD.......................................................................................... (15 514 0)
Driveshaft 4WD.......................................................................................... (15 514 0)
Front Driveshaft 4WD.....................................................................................................

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Driveshaft

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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

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Driveshaft

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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.
1. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install

new bolts or damage to the vehicle may
occur.

4. 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
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3.

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

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Driveshaft

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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.
1. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts, install

new bolts or damage to the vehicle may
occur.

4. 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
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3.

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

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Driveshaft

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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.
1.

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).

2. CAUTIONS:
To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter,
do 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

3. CAUTIONS:
To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter,
do 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.

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Driveshaft

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Torque:
Stage 1: 15 Nm
Stage 2: 180

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2011.50 Ranger

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