How to service and repair the 8.8-inch rear differential on 2004 Ford Ranger?

To service the Ford 8.8-inch rear differentials, lift the vehicle, take off the rear wheel, brake drum and the differential cover in order to drain lubricant. Draw out the differential pinion shaft, and then the axle shaft very carefully. Grease the oil seal of the bearing wheel, attach parts, and lubricate the differential with lubricant and then continue to lower the vehicle.

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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Case Part Number: XW4Z-4204-AA
$102.67 MSRP: $145.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Case - Differential; Differential
- Replaces: F5AZ-4204-A
- Base No.: 4204
- Item Weight: 11.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.1 x 9.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: XW4Z-4204-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Case Part Number: E7TZ-4204-B
$50.04 MSRP: $69.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Case - Differential; Differential
- Base No.: 4204
- Item Weight: 10.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E7TZ-4204-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Case Part Number: XW7Z-4204-BB
$243.39 MSRP: $336.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Case - Differential; Differential
- Base No.: 4204
- Item Weight: 11.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: XW7Z-4204-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Custom, Edge, FX4, S, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Assembly Part Number: 2L5Z-4026-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential
- Replaces: F5AZ-4026-A, E9SZ-4026-B, XW7Z-4026-BB
- Base No.: 4026
- Item Weight: 18.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.3 x 11.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2L5Z-4026-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Custom, Edge, FX4, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Assembly Part Number: E7TZ-4026-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Case; Differential
- Base No.: 4026
- Item Weight: 16.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.6 x 11.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E7TZ-4026-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Base, Custom, Edge, FX4, GT, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2004 Ford Ranger Differential

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2004 Ford Ranger Differential Parts Q&A

Q: How to service and repair the 8.8-inch rear differential on 2004 Ford Ranger?
A: To service the Ford 8.8-inch rear differentials, lift the vehicle, take off the rear wheel, brake drum and the differential cover in order to drain lubricant. Draw out the differential pinion shaft, and then the axle shaft very carefully. Grease the oil seal of the bearing wheel, attach parts, and lubricate the differential with lubricant and then continue to lower the vehicle.