How do you remove the spare tire from a Ford Ranger?
Rotate the handle until it connects with the lift cable for the spare tire. Rotate the jack handle in counterclockwise direction with the wheel nut wrench to lower the spare tire to the ground. Put the two jack handles together, slide the handle through the loop till it clicks. Remove the lock and the tire.
Where do you jack up the front end of a Ford Ranger?
Place your car jack at the right lifting points. The front and back have two lifting locations, and placing the jack anywhere else could cause damage to the vehicle. In the front, place the car jack under the lower control arm’s projection or the rear axle housing.
Where do you jack up a Ranger?
The jack can be found in a plastic box with a black lid. To reach it, unscrew the black cover and remove it. If it is an extended cabinet version of the Ranger, it is located behind the jump seat on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Can you jack up a truck by the differential?
When the tire shop guys lift a car by the differential, they’re probably being safe. Likewise, if you do the same thing from home with a good hydraulic jack, you’re probably being safe. If your vehicle manufacturer says that the differential is a recommended lifting point, then you’re definitely being safe.
Can I put jack stands under leaf springs?
Yes. You can jack it up under the banjo(long time ago, wrong word) but you have to watch the leaves to make sure that they won’t go far enough to pop out of the intermediate spring clips.
Can I jack up my truck on the leaf springs?
Lifting a Truck with Leaf Springs Technically, you can lift a truck with leaf springs… Generally, the easiest method to lift a leaf spring truck would be to add a single leaf and replace the spring mount shackle with a larger one.
What is a pumpkin on a vehicle?
The “pumpkin” (the rear differential that looks kind of like a pumpkin, that sits in the middle of the rear axle) is designed to carry the full weight of the truck when the truck is on the ground. If it couldn’t, the axle tube would break. So we know it can carry the weight of the truck when it’s in the air, too.
Can you put Jack stands on the axle?
Yes, you can position jack stands under the axles. The proper placement depends on which part of the car you’re working on, though. If you’re doing work on the axles, it might be better to place them under the frame of the vehicle.
What is a differential pinion seal?
The pinion seal is located inside differentials of vehicles. The pinion seal is located near the pinion shaft and is designed so that fluid does not leak out of the differential. Over time, the rubber on the pinion seal wears down and the seal will not be effective as it was before.
Where are the jack points on a car?
The jacking points for most vehicles are reinforced metal ribs specifically designed to safely lift the vehicle. On most vehicles, there are four jacking points. They’re located under the car’s rocker panels, just behind the front wheels and just ahead of the rear wheels.