How to Service the Rear Drive Shaft of a 4x2 on 2004 Ford Ranger?

Begin rear driveshaft service of 4x2 vehicles by placing the vehicle in neutral gear then supporting and raising it. Make index marks on two locations of both driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft extension housing. The driveshaft security is maintained through four retaining bolts. Be careful with the driveshaft flange installation since it has a tight fit on the rear axle pinion flange pilot and direct hammering should be avoided. Apply an appropriate tool to the specified connection area where you will disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. After disconnection, lower the driveshaft and remove it from the output shaft and immediately apply the extension housing plug to minimize fluid leakage. The threads of original bolts for axle retention need thread-locking treatment with EOAZ-19554-AA or an equivalent product that matches WSK-M2G351-A5 Ford specification. A proper connection between driveshaft flange and pinion flange requires even bolt tightening through a cross-pattern method. The installation process will end with a stepwise execution of the removal operations in reverse order.

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2004 Ford Ranger Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-AB
$561.83 MSRP: $761.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: 4L5Z-4602-AA, F87Z-4602-CA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 27.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.5 x 4.4 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-AB
- 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, XLT | 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 6L5Z-4602-C
$265.85 MSRP: $367.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: 6L5Z-4602-B
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 22.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.2 x 6.0 x 15.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-4602-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, Sport, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: XL2Z-4A376-AA
$414.28 MSRP: $561.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: F77Z-4A376-BA
- Base No.: 4A376
- Item Weight: 14.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.0 x 5.0 x 34.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: XL2Z-4A376-AA
- 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, Tremor, XL, 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 6L5Z-4602-E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: 1L5Z-4602-LB
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 24.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 64.3 x 6.1 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-4602-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, Sport, Tremor, XL, XLT | 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-J
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: 5L5Z-4602-PA, F87Z-4602-PA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 36.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-J
- 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, 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: F87Z-4602-EA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 28.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.3 x 4.4 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-C
- 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, XLT | 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: F87Z-4602-FA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 33.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.3 x 4.3 x 4.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2004 Ford Ranger Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-F
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: XL5Z-4602-AA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 27.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 27.3 x 4.5 x 4.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 26.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 5L5Z-4602-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Replaces: F87Z-4602-AA
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Dimensions: 26.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L5Z-4602-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
More Info
Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 1L5Z-4602-CC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Dimensions: 26.5 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L5Z-4602-CC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
More Info
Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, Sport, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 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 Drive Shaft Part Number: 3L5Z-4602-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 24.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 75.8 x 9.4 x 7.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3L5Z-4602-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
More Info
Fits the following 2004 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2004 Ford Ranger Drive Shaft

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2004 Ford Ranger Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

Q: How to Service the Rear Drive Shaft of a 4x2 on 2004 Ford Ranger?
A: Begin rear driveshaft service of 4x2 vehicles by placing the vehicle in neutral gear then supporting and raising it. Make index marks on two locations of both driveshaft flange and rear axle pinion flange and driveshaft extension housing. The driveshaft security is maintained through four retaining bolts. Be careful with the driveshaft flange installation since it has a tight fit on the rear axle pinion flange pilot and direct hammering should be avoided. Apply an appropriate tool to the specified connection area where you will disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. After disconnection, lower the driveshaft and remove it from the output shaft and immediately apply the extension housing plug to minimize fluid leakage. The threads of original bolts for axle retention need thread-locking treatment with EOAZ-19554-AA or an equivalent product that matches WSK-M2G351-A5 Ford specification. A proper connection between driveshaft flange and pinion flange requires even bolt tightening through a cross-pattern method. The installation process will end with a stepwise execution of the removal operations in reverse order.