AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
A metal tag stamped with axle model, date of manufacture, ratio, ring gear diameter and assembly plant is attached to rear cover. Use information on tag to order replacement parts. (Scheme 13) Vehicle axle application can also be determined by axle code on Safety Certification Label located on left door pillar.
Scheme 13
DESCRIPTION
Rear axle is a hypoid-design ring and pinion gear encased in an integral cast iron axle housing. A one-piece differential case contains a conventional 2-pinion differential assembly.
To signal rear anti-lock brake system operation, rear axles use an exciter ring pressed on differential case behind ring gear, and a sensor mounted in axle housing. A space is provided between ring gear and exciter ring for measuring ring gear runout.
Bronco and Ranger are equipped with 8 3/4" ring gear differential. Rear axle housing is equipped with leaf springs.
| Series | Model |
|---|---|
| "R" | Ranger |
| "U" | Bronco |
| (1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN. | |
| (1) | Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN. |
MODEL IDENTIFICATION (1)