saveatreeeatabeaver
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- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3 L
- Transmission
- Manual
Hello all,
While driving to work the other day, the rear tires on my ranger locked up. I managed to keep it on the road (it was a sweeping turn), though I ended up blocking the road. I restart the truck and am able to limp along for approx 200 yards before it happens again. Based on the tracks in the sand, it appeared that only one tire was locking up this time.
Symptoms I've been having.
- Diff had a slow leak. I replaced the cover and used gasket seal, though it seems I did a half-assed job. After getting the truck home, I took the cover off and had no oil, just sludge
- The ring gear and smaller gears held by the pinion were slightly rough, but not too bad...
- While driving, after the lock-up occurred, and in my driveway, the grinding was so loud that i didn't dare take it out of second.
Truck is a 2wd, 1996 2.3 liter. 7.5 axle.
Any advice that will help me to diagnose the problem would be appreciated.
Thanks!
While driving to work the other day, the rear tires on my ranger locked up. I managed to keep it on the road (it was a sweeping turn), though I ended up blocking the road. I restart the truck and am able to limp along for approx 200 yards before it happens again. Based on the tracks in the sand, it appeared that only one tire was locking up this time.
Symptoms I've been having.
- Diff had a slow leak. I replaced the cover and used gasket seal, though it seems I did a half-assed job. After getting the truck home, I took the cover off and had no oil, just sludge
- The ring gear and smaller gears held by the pinion were slightly rough, but not too bad...
- While driving, after the lock-up occurred, and in my driveway, the grinding was so loud that i didn't dare take it out of second.
Truck is a 2wd, 1996 2.3 liter. 7.5 axle.
Any advice that will help me to diagnose the problem would be appreciated.
Thanks!