Center Bearing Support - Service Procedure

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DRIVESHAFT - CENTER BEARING SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER - SERVICE PROCEDURE - ALL SUPERCAB MODELS

Article No. 89-23-13

LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 RANGER


ISSUE: The original equipment driveshaft center bearing support crossmember is a two-piece riveted assembly. The two crossmember assemblies required for Ranger Supercab models are:

^ Crossmember Assembly (E9TZ-5A051-A) for 4x2 models

^ Crossmember Assembly (E9TZ-5A051-B) for 4x4 models

ACTION: Install a new crossmember assembly by using the following service procedure.

1. Remove the driveshaft from the truck. Refer to the appropriate model year Ranger Shop Manual, Section 05-01.

2. Remove the rivets from center bearing crossmember by drilling into rivet heads and chiseling off the heads.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A CUTTING TORCH. A CUTTING TORCH MAY DAMAGE THE FRAME.

3. Install the new crossmember Assembly (-5A051-) as follows:

a. Line ream the attaching holes in the crossmember and frame to allow installation of (4) 7/16" bolts.

b. Free holes of burrs after reaming to allow bolt head and nut to seat properly.

c. Install (4) 7/16" bolts with (1) flat washer under each nut and (1) flat washer under each bolt head.

4. Tighten the four (4) bolts to 27-37 lb.ft. (37-50 N-m).

5. Reinstall the driveshaft.

6. Tighten the eight (8) new M-12 mm bolts (N800594-S100) at the axle and transfer case ends of the driveshaft to 61-87 lb.ft. (83-118 N-m).

7. Reinstall the attaching bolts and nuts at the driveshaft center bearing. Tighten to 27-37 lb.ft. (37-50 N-m).

8. Make sure the insulator rubber has not been deformed or twisted while tightening the center bearing attaching nuts and bolts.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9TZ-5A051-A Crossmember Assembly C
E9TZ-5A051-B Crossmember Assembly C
68654-S2 Bolt (7/16-14 x 1-1/4", 4 S
Req.)
N800594-S100 Bolt (M-12 mm, 8 Req.) AM
380079-S2 Washer (7/16", 8 Req.) S
34988-S100 Nut (7/16", 4 Req.) C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
892313A Install Crossmember 1.8 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5A051 67
OASIS CODES: 5950, 7210, 7211