Remanufactured Axle Assembly, 3.55 Gear Ratio, 10-Inch Drum Brakes

The Zumbrota Drivetrain RAA435-1931B is a remanufactured axle assembly specifically engineered for the 1998 Ford Ranger with an 8.8-inch ring gear and a 3.55 gear ratio. This unit is equipped to handle 10-inch drum brakes and is designed for models without Posi Traction, featuring 28 spline axles. Zumbrota Drivetrain remanufactures these assemblies to stringent quality standards, ensuring precision and reliability. Each unit undergoes thorough inspection for straightness, cracks, and surface wear. Critical internal components, including ring and pinions, gears, clutches, and carriers, are fully inspected and tested. To guarantee optimal performance and a long service life, all bearings and seals are replaced, and gears are meticulously inspected for proper tooth contact patterns and rolling torque, with backlash set correctly for lubrication and quiet operation. The axle tubes are also inspected to meet OEM standards for straightness. This assembly utilizes Zumbrota's exclusive hydro-blast rinse and sandblasting procedure, followed by a proprietary shot-enticed deep cleaning process, which sets a high benchmark for axle assembly remanufacturing. While the cover is included, fluid is not. This is a Ford-built component with Hollander number 435-1931B.