carrier bearing replacement

[Rolled Ranger]

The carrier bearing on my 94 ranger was totally shot so I replaced it and now it makes a horrible squealing noise as soon as you try to drive. I don't know if the yolk nut is not tight enough, or if it needs to be lined up better or what. If anybody has had this problem before i would appreciate some help. The book just says to remove yolk, and replace bearing. They make it sound so simple. Thanks

 

[97BlackBetty]

Looking at your sig it says that you are rolling 37's. I would assume that you have some pretty extreme driveline angles out back. Rather than replacing the carrier bearing, I would suggest a one piece driveshaft swap. I just picked a shaft up for $35 from the local junkyard.

 

[Sunk]

Mine did that after I replaced mine a while back. The metal shield on one side of it was rubbing on something and getting hot.

As stated, you might want to look into a 1-piece swap or think about lowering the cross-member the bearing is mounted to. I'd imagine you've probably got some pretty substantial vibrations coming from a start.

 

[Rolled Ranger]

yeah, vibration is horrible taking off from a stop. a one-piece will fix that vibration huh? i will have to look around for some info on that. thanks guys.

 

[4x4junkie]

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/June04/offroad.htm

 

[Rolled Ranger]

sweet, thanks

 

[doorgunner]

Anybody know what year(s) 1pc. drive shaft will fit an '89 Ranger XLT(125" w.b./2w.d./auto-xmsn/2pc. driveshaft)I looked in the tech section but didn't find any details...I'll do a search in the meantime---let me know if you got info....

 

[4x4junkie]

Anybody know what year(s) 1pc. drive shaft will fit an '89 Ranger XLT(125" w.b./2w.d./auto-xmsn/2pc. driveshaft)I looked in the tech section but didn't find any details...I'll do a search in the meantime---let me know if you got info....

'98up 2WD Supercab with auto trans.

A few reports of needing minor floorpan mods on 2WDs have surfaced in the past due to the shaft's bigger diameter. Be prepared with a hammer in case a bit more clearance is needed.

Edit: also, if your truck has the small pattern rear pinion flange, you'll need to swap the flange on the new driveshaft to mate up with it.

 

[doorgunner]

Thanks for the details--off to the shopping mall (u-pull-it) tomorrow--ain't this site great

 

[Rolled Ranger]

i have gotten a little off topic from my original post but i just went and picked up a one piece shaft today. Will i need to try and relocate the crossmember that is in the way or can i just get rid of it? I think the front of the gas tank is held up by it, even if i move the brace forward, this will be a problem wont it?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The cross member that the carrier bearing was attached to? You can toss it, it adds no structure to the frame.