Ford RangerMore than two decades ago, the Ford Ranger debuted as an answer to various compact pickup trucks being made available by Japanese automakers. The Ranger was cleanly styled and offered with a choice of a 6-foot or 7-foot bed. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4-by-8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed.
Hey guys I just recently bought my first truck, its an 89 4x4 ford ranger, its a 5 speed, 2.9 liter engine. I got it for $150 but it does need some work
the igntion was all busted up with a hammer and there isnt much left of it, not enough to start it with a screw driver- im going to the junk yard to find a new steering column so I can just replace it all at once, how do I do this? and if I do use the steering column from another ranger, do I need the keys to that truck?
a transfer case-where can I find one for cheap and how do I install it?
a driver side window, I already have a window to put in, how do I remove the door panel though?
and how do I change the tranny fluid? its a 5 speed.
sorry guys im a newb and wanna learn how to work on cars, I have only done small stuff before, thanks for all your help though.
I recommend buying a cheap Haynes or Chilton manual for your vehicle at the local parts store. It will tell you how to change fluids, window, and transfer case. I'm not sure about the steering column though. You can also go to your local library and cruise the manuals there.
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93 Ford Ranger 2wd
4 cyl 2.3l Work in Progress
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Set the parking brake. If equipped with automatic transmission position the selector lever in NEUTRAL.
Remove the bolt that holds the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
Using the proper tool, compress the intermediate shaft until it is clear of the steering column shaft.
Remove the nuts from the studs and remove the shift cable bracket from the steering column bracket, if the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission disconnect the shift cable from the column lever. Remove the steering wheel.
If the vehicle is equipped with tilt wheel, be sure that the steering wheel is in the fall up position before removing it.
On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the tilt lever.
On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the steering column collar by pressing on the collar from the top and bottom while removing the collar.
Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, move the shift lever as required to aid in removal of the shroud. Lift the top half of the shroud from the column.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect the selector indicator actuation cable by removing the screw from the column casting and the plastic plug at the end of the cable.
To remove the plastic plug from the shift lever socket casting push on the nose of the plug until the head clears the casting and pull the plug from the casting.
Remove the plastic clip that retains the combination switch wiring to the steering column bracket.
Remove the 2 screws form the multi function switch. Remove the switch from the column and leave the wiring connectors attached to the switch. Position the switch and the wiring out of the way.
Disconnect the key warning buzzer wire from the horn brush wire. Remove the screw that holds the horn brush connector to the column. Remove the connector.
Remove the 5 screws that hold the toe plate to the dash panel. Loosen the toe plate clamp bolt.
Support the steering column assembly. Remove the bolts that hold the breakaway bracket to the pedal support bracket.
Pry apart the locking tabs and disconnect the ignition switch wiring harness. Carefully remove the steering from the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, remove the shift cable bracket from the column.
To install:
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, install the shift cable bracket from the column. Torque the cable bracket bolts to 13-22 ft. lbs.
Position the steering column in the hole in the vehicle floor.
Connect the ignition switch wiring harness to the column connector. Install the column breakaway bolts, but do not tighten.
Install and torque the toe plate bolts to 5-8 ft. lbs. Torque the toe plate clamp bolt to 6-13 ft. lbs.
Torque the steering column breakaway bolts to 19-27 ft. lbs.
Continue the installation in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Torque the steering column shaft to the intermediate shaft U-joint pinch bolt to 25-35 ft. lbs.
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1991 ford f150 ext/cab 5.0 m5od 4x4
1997 ford escort lx 2.0l
1988 lincoln continental 3.8l
Jeff
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." -Red Green
alright so do i need to replace the whole steering column? or can I just replace the ignition part?
where the key goes in? that part is all broken, even the casing for it, I really dont feel like pulling the whole steering column out just for the ignition lol.
1989-90 Models
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the steering wheel.
On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the tilt lever.
On vehicles equipped with tilt wheel, remove the steering column collar by pressing on the collar from the top and bottom while removing the collar.
Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, move the shift lever as required to aid in removal of the shroud. Lift the top half of the shroud from the column.
Turn the lock cylinder with the ignition key in it to the ON position. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission be sure that the selector lever is in the PARK position.
Push down on the lock cylinder retaining pin with a 1 / 8 in. (3mm) diameter wire pin or small punch. Pull the lock cylinder from the column housing. Disconnect the lock cylinder wiring plug from the horn brush wiring connector.
To install:
Prior to installation of the lock cylinder, lubricate the cylinder cavity, including the drive gear, with LubriplateŽ or equivalent.
To install the lock cylinder, turn the lock cylinder to the ON position, depress the retaining pin. Insert the lock cylinder housing into its housing in the flange casting. Be sure that the tab at the end of the cylinder aligns with the slot in the ignition drive gear.
Turn the key to the OFF position. This action will permit the cylinder retaining pin to extend into the cylinder casting housing hole.
Using the ignition key rotate the lock cylinder to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions. Connect the key warning wire plug.
Install the steering column lower shroud. Install the steering wheel.
Check for proper vehicle operation in PARK and NEUTRAL . Also be sure that the start circuit cannot be actuated in DRIVE or REVERSE .
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1991 ford f150 ext/cab 5.0 m5od 4x4
1997 ford escort lx 2.0l
1988 lincoln continental 3.8l
Jeff
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." -Red Green
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1989 4x4 ranger 
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