How to service and repair the rear drive axle and differential of a 8.8-inch axle shaft on 2006 Ford Ranger?

Start the servicing and repair of Ford 8.8-inch axle shaft rear drive axle and differential by placing the vehicle into NEUTRAL position on a hoist. Start by taking off the wheel as well as tire assembly then the brake drum. The service begins by draining the lubricant from the differential housing cover before removing the differential pinion shaft by throwing away the bolt to extract the shaft. Resist rubber O-ring damage in the U-washer groove by carefully moving the axle shaft inboard during U-washer extraction. Handle the axle shaft removal step with care to prevent damage of the wheel bearing oil seal. During installation apply grease to the wheel bearing oil seal lip before putting on the axle shaft while maintaining safety of the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove. The U-washer should go on the axle shaft button end then push the shaft forward. The existing bolt threads should receive threadlock treatment before differential pinion shaft installation when no replacement bolt is possible. The shaft case's bolt hole needs to be aligned while using a new bolt at 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) torque. The procedure ends with brake drum installment followed by differential housing cover placement and specified lubricant addition and rear wheel and tire assembly before vehicle descent.

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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shafts, Front
Part Number: 1L2Z-3219-AA
$100.76 MSRP: $146.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Shaft; Shaft Assembly; Inner Axle Shaft; Inner Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: 2001/ Axle Shaft
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F67Z-3N387-AA
- Base No.: 3219
- Item Weight: 6.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.0 x 4.1 x 24.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L2Z-3219-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 6L5Z-3A427-AA
$170.17 MSRP: $280.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft; CV Joint; Shaft & Joint; Outer Joint Assembly; CV Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 2L2Z-3B437-AA
- Base No.: 3B436
- Item Weight: 14.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 27.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-3A427-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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
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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 6L5Z-3A428-AA
$169.07 MSRP: $278.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Right; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft; CV Joint; Shaft & Joint; Outer Joint Assembly; CV Axle Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 2L2Z-3B436-AA
- Base No.: 3B436
- Item Weight: 13.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.8 x 5.6 x 5.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L5Z-3A428-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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
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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shaft, Passenger Side
Part Number: F87Z-4234-BA
$283.81 MSRP: $456.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft; Axle Shafts
- Manufacturer Note: RH - 31 Spline, Use with axle #302G, 302L, V302B, V302D, V305K - 1999/
- Position: Passenger Side
- Base No.: 4234
- Item Weight: 20.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.9 x 6.8 x 8.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F87Z-4234-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side
Part Number: F87Z-4234-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts
- Manufacturer Note: LH - 31 Spline, Use with axle #302G, 302L, V302B, V302D, V305K - 1999/
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Base No.: 4234
- Item Weight: 20.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.9 x 7.0 x 9.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F87Z-4234-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shaft, Rear Driver Side
Part Number: F87Z-4234-AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear Left; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: F87Z-4234-AB
- Base No.: 4234
- Item Weight: 17.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 40.4 x 8.0 x 8.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F87Z-4234-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shaft, Rear Passenger Side
Part Number: F87Z-4234-AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle; Axle Shafts
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: F87Z-4234-AA
- Base No.: 4234
- Item Weight: 18.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 39.7 x 8.0 x 8.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F87Z-4234-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Inner Joint, Driver Side
Part Number: F5TZ-3B414-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint And Stub Shaft; CV Joint; Inner Joint Assembly; Joint And Stub Shaft Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Base No.: 3B414
- Item Weight: 4.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.1 x 5.3 x 18.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F5TZ-3B414-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Inner Joint, Passenger Side
Part Number: F5TZ-3B414-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint And Stub Shaft; CV Joint; Inner Joint Assembly; Joint And Stub Shaft Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Base No.: 3B414
- Item Weight: 5.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.6 x 6.2 x 7.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F5TZ-3B414-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- Edge, FX4, 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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2006 Ford Ranger Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: How to service and repair the rear drive axle and differential of a 8.8-inch axle shaft on 2006 Ford Ranger?
A: Start the servicing and repair of Ford 8.8-inch axle shaft rear drive axle and differential by placing the vehicle into NEUTRAL position on a hoist. Start by taking off the wheel as well as tire assembly then the brake drum. The service begins by draining the lubricant from the differential housing cover before removing the differential pinion shaft by throwing away the bolt to extract the shaft. Resist rubber O-ring damage in the U-washer groove by carefully moving the axle shaft inboard during U-washer extraction. Handle the axle shaft removal step with care to prevent damage of the wheel bearing oil seal. During installation apply grease to the wheel bearing oil seal lip before putting on the axle shaft while maintaining safety of the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove. The U-washer should go on the axle shaft button end then push the shaft forward. The existing bolt threads should receive threadlock treatment before differential pinion shaft installation when no replacement bolt is possible. The shaft case's bolt hole needs to be aligned while using a new bolt at 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) torque. The procedure ends with brake drum installment followed by differential housing cover placement and specified lubricant addition and rear wheel and tire assembly before vehicle descent.