1998-2012 Ford Ranger Rear Differential Gasket Replacement

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3 жыл бұрын

This video will show you how to replace the rear differential cover gasket and change the differential fluid on a 1998-2012 Ford Ranger. This is a simple procedure that can be done with simple hand tools.
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@BoonMountainBike 2 жыл бұрын

Why re-use fluid?🤔 what if there is metal shaving in the fluid?

@MichaelStephenson51 Жыл бұрын

I kinda agree. Not worth the risk.

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

We had just changed it

@NaptownPete Жыл бұрын

Love your garage! I like the grease on the gasket. Makes for easy clean-up the next time a change is made. My Ford Ranger has 322,000 miles on it! Maintenence is how that is done! I also use Militec-1 in all my oil for machinery and guns.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Steve and I like our Fords...lol

@robertcorradi8573 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent . . . Thank you . Very clear and precise . No waffle . . . Just subscribed . .👍

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@kfm908 2 жыл бұрын

I just noticed my 2011 Ranger is pretty wet on the bottom of the rearend.thanks for the video

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

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@LokiOdinsson88 6 ай бұрын

Don’t forget there’s an outlet for overflow on the rear axle.

@devonbaker8901 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why my rangers taking forever in the shop they are making KZfaq videos with it lol jk take a joke thanks for the video it always helps before you work on something

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope this helps you out.

@thomasdonnelly9824 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you reused the fluid. It seems dark

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas we typically would not have done that, but this is my dad's truck and we literally just replaced the rear end fluid a couple of months prior to this video, so we knew that it was ok.

@justmax36 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure doesn't look like it it looks kind of old and dirty. But I was a little surprised that putting Grease all over a new gasket to hold it in place.

@snoopy2themoon 2 жыл бұрын

So I have an 06 ranger and noticed a lot of fluid on the differential. Should I just replace the gasket? Thanks very much!

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

If there is a leak from around the edges of the cover it may be time to replace the gasket.

@mostwanted3324 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I’m subscribed and I have a question. Do you know why my e brake light is on. I have a Ford Expedition 2011

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

You may have a bad ground of bad connection on the circuit somewhere.

@josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of grease did you use? I was going to try without grease but it seems to make the job easier.

@devonbaker8901 2 жыл бұрын

Red grease is all purpose grease they are color coated

@josuegranados125 7 ай бұрын

@@devonbaker8901 I have marine grease - multi purpose can i use that ?

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

It was just wheel bearing grease.

@tommorrisey3999 Жыл бұрын

I would loosen and tighten in a crisscrossing star pattern, to keep any edge from lifting.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@josuegranados125 7 ай бұрын

Do i have to use that specific grease ? I have multi- purpose Marine Grease, can i use this instead ?

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

If you do not have grease it is fine you do not need it. All the grease does is help to hold the gasket in place and when you tighten the differential cover down it will ooze out so that you can physically see that all of the bolts have been tightened. Hope this helps to clear up any confusion.

@ES-ch2gk 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! How many miles to change differential?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Most car manufacturers recommend every 30,000-60,000 check the owner's manual it should state the recommended interval. If you do a lot of off roading and swap it you may want to do every 15,000 hope this helps you out..Tony

@jrock5582 2 жыл бұрын

I have 300,000 miles on mine and may have the original fluid. Is it safe to change the fluid now or should I just let it go?

@smaxpain4380 2 жыл бұрын

@@jrock5582 I just hit 355k and it started to leak....so its probably a good time to do it.

@BenWeintraub 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the most common cause for a rear diff leak?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

It usually happens with wear and tear and age.

@TTVMythz 10 ай бұрын

What size is it? I can’t seem to figure out if mine is a 7.5 or not. I got a 1999 xlt

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

Usually there is a tag (piece of metal) on the rear end cover that is stamped with the differential size. If you can find it, your local Ford dealer can run the VIN # for you and tell you what your truck came with. Hope this helps you out.

@alangrant5278 3 жыл бұрын

Air tool reminds me of the dentist drill 😳

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

lol..Thanks for watching

@86latin 7 ай бұрын

How long does this job take typically?

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

It doe not take that long to replace the rear differential gasket on a Ford Ranger. Total job can usually be finished in under an hour. Hope this helps you out.

@shannonthomas9155 Жыл бұрын

Whats the torque spec for the bolts once gasket is replaced?

@robertm7624 Жыл бұрын

Funny enough, the repair manual doesn't even state a torque, just "do not overtighten" :)

@turtlefarm8742 Жыл бұрын

I saw for another model car it was 10 but idk if it's the same

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

Not sure however if you Google your specific year, make and model truck you should be able to find the torque specs online. Hope this helps you out.

@arsbadmojo 2 жыл бұрын

Does the driveshaft need to be off to access the fill plug??

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to access it with the driveshaft on

@arsbadmojo 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair Yes, just in case anyone else wonders; you absolutely can. The driveshaft does not need to be off.

@eldinpeterson3760 2 жыл бұрын

i like gasket maker called right stuff never had it ever fail no need for a gasket

@eldinpeterson3760 Жыл бұрын

best stuff on the market never had no leaks cheaper than a gasket

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

That works well too.

@harrisonmurray2154 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you disconnect the driveshaft?

@mckricks1 2 жыл бұрын

It made it easier to get the drain bolt undone but can be done without doing so

@devonbaker8901 2 жыл бұрын

He was doing u joints for a different video

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

We were doing more auto repairs on this truck.

@stevebenaski7641 3 ай бұрын

Why in the world would you go through this process and reuse the old, dirty, unfiltered oil????

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 ай бұрын

It was changed not that long ago.

@groebiene8623 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you use the same oil ridiculous looks dirty old oil

@HomeOwnerRepair 7 ай бұрын

It has been changed.