Can a broken rear axle be fixed?

Q : Is a broken axle repairable? In most cases, replacement is the best way to fix a bent or broken axle. Patching up an axle crack or break is too risky, as it can fail while you’re driving.

What does a bad rear axle bearing sound like?

The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.

What causes a stuck rear door on a 1998 Ford Ranger?

Brief Explanation: Opening stuck rear door on 1998 Ford Ranger when the plastic cable stays have broken at the (2) latches, and the upper latch cable works when pulled with pliers at the door handle, but the lower latch cable does not work when pulled with pliers, not allowing the door to open.

Where are the cable ends on a Ford Ranger?

Disengage the two cable ends that are set inside of the rear door handle. It is important to note that the cable that comes into the upper portion of the door handle operates the LOWER latch, and the cable that comes into the lower portion of the door handle operates the UPPER latch.

How do you open the front door of a Ford Ranger?

At the same time, with feet / knees on the ground outside the vehicle, lay on your right side with your waist straddling the open front door, reach your hand down into the access hole and find the little tab shown in pic #18. Tug gently on the upper latch cable with pliers, while pushing up on the lower latch tab with your finger.

Where is the storage cubby on a Ford Ranger?

There is a small recessed storage cubby in the bottom of the door trim, and with the trim removed there will be a hole where the storage cubby sits that will allow access to the lower latch. Remove the sound deadening material inside the door (photo #15).