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

The Ford 8.8-inch rear differential requires repair and maintenance after vehicle lifting and wheel support followed by tire removal. Drain the lubricant after removing the brake drum (1126) as well as the differential housing cover (4033). You must discard the bolt and extract the shaft of the differential pinion (4211). When removing the U-washer (4N237) through the rubber O-ring (4A332) groove of the U-washer you should avoid pushing the axle shaft (4234) towards the inside of the assembly. Perform the extraction of the axle shaft while you keep the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) from any kind of damage. The wheel bearing oil seal requires greasing before installation while positioning the U-washer on the axle shaft button end and extending the axle shaft outward but avoiding damage to the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove. The existing bolt should have its threads coated with threadlock as an alternative to obtaining a new bolt when installing the differential pinion shaft by positioning the bolt hole on the shaft to match the case and tightening it with the new bolt. After filling the differential housing with proper lubricant one should install the brake drum and differential housing cover and put on the rear wheel and tire assembly while lowering the vehicle.

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Part Number: AL3Z-4026-A
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- Other Name: Differential Assembly; Differential Housing, Rear; Differential; Differential Case
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 1L2Z-4026-BA, 9L3Z-4026-D, F4TZ-4026-B, 2L2Z-4026-AA, F85Z-4026-AA
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- 1987-1989 Ford Ranger | Custom, GT, S, STX, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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- Other Name: Case - Differential; Differential Carrier, Front; Case; Differential
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009, 1984-1989 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, FX4, GT, S, STX, XL, 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, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Differential And Carrier Assembly; Differential
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2011 Ford Ranger | 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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- 1993-2009 Ford Ranger | 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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- Other Name: Carrier - Differential; Differential Carrier Assembly, Front; Carrier
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- Other Name: Case - Differential; Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2009 Ford Ranger | 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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- 1984-2009 Ford Ranger | 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
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Ford Ranger | FX4, Sport, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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Q: How to service and repair the 8.8-inch rear differential on Ford Ranger?
A: The Ford 8.8-inch rear differential requires repair and maintenance after vehicle lifting and wheel support followed by tire removal. Drain the lubricant after removing the Brake Drum (1126) as well as the differential housing cover (4033). You must discard the bolt and extract the shaft of the differential pinion (4211). When removing the U-washer (4N237) through the rubber O-ring (4A332) groove of the U-washer you should avoid pushing the Axle Shaft (4234) towards the inside of the assembly. Perform the extraction of the axle shaft while you keep the wheel bearing oil seal (1177) from any kind of damage. The wheel bearing oil seal requires greasing before installation while positioning the U-washer on the axle shaft button end and extending the axle shaft outward but avoiding damage to the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove. The existing bolt should have its threads coated with threadlock as an alternative to obtaining a new bolt when installing the differential pinion shaft by positioning the bolt hole on the shaft to match the case and tightening it with the new bolt. After filling the differential housing with proper lubricant one should install the brake drum and differential housing cover and put on the rear wheel and tire assembly while lowering the vehicle.