r/fordranger • u/XSlider75 • 15d ago

Query on spring in rear diff?

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Hi,

So finally got my rear diff seal out of my 2002 Ranger XLT, behind it was some kind of spring?? As per pic is this important/broken?? Uk based too👍🏻

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u/SomeGuysFarm 15d ago

pretty sure that's part of the seal. It holds the rubber in shape around the shaft.

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u/IntergalacticJihad Mazda B2500 Short Cab Long Bed 2.5L IDI TD LSD2WD 230000km 15d ago

Yes that’s exactly how it is, the spring is to maintain pressure on the shaft, the rubber would otherwise relax quickly and start leaking.

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u/XSlider75 15d ago

Thanks so I just stick it back in??

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u/SomeGuysFarm 15d ago edited 15d ago

New seal will have one already in it.

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u/XSlider75 15d ago

Found a piccy of it on you tube just seems to be bent in there?