How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint with a single Cardan and flange yoke on Ford Ranger?

The first step for servicing the driveshaft universal joint with a single Cardan and flange yoke starts by placing the driveshaft on a workbench with caution to avoid using a vise clamp because it can cause damage. The technician marks each component before removing the 4 snap rings. A C-Frame device together with a Screw Installer/Remover enables bearing cup extraction but pliers must be used when a bearing cup fails to completely push out. Place the flange into the C-Frame while pressing out the first bearing cup. Next rotate the flange 180 degrees to press the spider and then remove the flange respectively. Using a C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover extract the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft yoke which you should clean afterwards. The U-Joint Kits require full assembly during installation where components should never be interchanged. Position new bearing cups correctly inside the yoke before inserting the new spider into its place. Apply the C-Frame to press each bearing cup until it reaches the snap ring groove on its side and then perform the process again for the other side. Inspect the flange and perform a necessary replacement before you begin to install new bearing cups along with the flange by starting a new bearing cup in the flange and confirming the needle bearings are present. Fit the flange to the spider followed by C-Frame operation that presses the bearing cup beneath the snap ring groove on each side. Assemble the U-joint with the supplied yellow snap rings unless you face difficulties which require black snap rings. The driveshaft should be removed from the C-Frame and there you should install the 4 new snap rings keeping the bearings free from damaging impacts. Free movement of the U-joint should be examined while a light hit from a brass or plastic hammer on the yoke is necessary if binding occurs.

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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: 6L2Z-4635-A
$59.20 MSRP: $90.93
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint Kit; Universal Joint
- Manufacturer Note: Size 1330
- Replaces: 4L5Z-4635-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, 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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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: F2TZ-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Ranger | Splash, XL, XLT | 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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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: F1TZ-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint
- Replaces: F2AZ-4635-A, F1TZ-4635-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2004 Ford Ranger | Custom, Edge, 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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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: F1TZ-4635-A
$42.32 MSRP: $61.60
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint
- Manufacturer Note: U-Joint
- Replaced by: F1TZ-4635-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Ranger | Custom, Sport, STX, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: 4L3Z-4635-C
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Replaces: 4L3Z-4635-A, F2AZ-4635-C, E9SZ-4635-Z
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, 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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Ford Ranger Universal Joints, Rear Part Number: 4L5Z-4635-B
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- Other Name: Kit - Universal Joint Repair; Universal Joint, Rear, Rear Center, Rear Forward, Rear Rearward; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4L5Z-4635-A, 4L5Z-4635-AA, F2TZ-4635-B, F1TZ-4635-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023, 2004-2011, 1992 Ford Ranger | Custom, Edge, FX4, Lariat, S, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 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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Ford Ranger Universal Joints Part Number: D3TZ-3249-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint Kit; Joint Assembly; U-Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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Universal Joint in Ford Ranger vehicles is additionally significant for offering rotary movement amongst the inclined shafts with key applications include the connecting of the driveshaft and differential. Ordinarily, Ford Ranger models have two Universal Joints, at the ends of the driveshaft and three if there is a center support bearing. Each Universal Joint comprises of a cross with bearings normally pre-lubricated or may have grease fittings for re-lubrication. Within the years, Ford Ranger Universal Joints have changed where variations have been made in the ways of lubrication. While with some Universal Joints it is possible to change them when they get damaged, others can be lubricated using grease pistols which may increase their durability. This flexibility as far as driveshaft length is concerned makes sure that the Ford Ranger has unhampered motion hence making the vehicle more effective and reliable.

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Q: How to service and repair the driveshaft universal joint with a single Cardan and flange yoke on Ford Ranger?
A:
The first step for servicing the driveshaft universal joint with a single Cardan and flange yoke starts by placing the driveshaft on a workbench with caution to avoid using a vise clamp because it can cause damage. The technician marks each component before removing the 4 snap rings. A C-Frame device together with a Screw Installer/Remover enables bearing cup extraction but pliers must be used when a bearing cup fails to completely push out. Place the flange into the C-Frame while pressing out the first bearing cup. Next rotate the flange 180 degrees to press the spider and then remove the flange respectively. Using a C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover extract the remaining bearing cups and spider from the driveshaft yoke which you should clean afterwards. The U-Joint Kits require full assembly during installation where components should never be interchanged. Position new bearing cups correctly inside the yoke before inserting the new spider into its place. Apply the C-Frame to press each bearing cup until it reaches the snap ring groove on its side and then perform the process again for the other side. Inspect the flange and perform a necessary replacement before you begin to install new bearing cups along with the flange by starting a new bearing cup in the flange and confirming the needle bearings are present. Fit the flange to the spider followed by C-Frame operation that presses the bearing cup beneath the snap ring groove on each side. Assemble the U-joint with the supplied yellow snap rings unless you face difficulties which require black snap rings. The driveshaft should be removed from the C-Frame and there you should install the 4 new snap rings keeping the bearings free from damaging impacts. Free movement of the U-joint should be examined while a light hit from a brass or plastic hammer on the yoke is necessary if binding occurs.