Introduction

Welcome to The Ranger Station’s comprehensive technical library for Ford Ranger and Bronco II transmissions, transfer cases, and driveshafts. Here you’ll find detailed guides, manuals, rebuild tips, troubleshooting procedures, and swap instructions covering both automatic and manual transmissions, 4×4 transfer cases, driveshafts, and related drivetrain components. Whether you’re performing routine maintenance, planning an upgrade, or tackling a full transmission swap, this section provides trusted, step-by-step technical information for 1983–2011 Ford Rangers and Bronco IIs.

Explore guides on automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, transfer cases, driveshafts, and performance upgrades to get your Ranger running smoothly and reliably.

Disclaimer: Information provided for reference only. Vehicle modifications may be hazardous. Read full legal notice.

2019-Present Ford Ranger Tech

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Other Information

Catalogs / Manuals:

A4LD Service Manual

Mitsubishi 5-Speed (FM145 & FM146)

Mitsubishi 5-Speed Service Manual

1983-1987 Toyo Kogyo Transmission

1988-1998 Toyo Kogyo Mazda Transmission

Light Duty Transmission Transfer Case Part Numbers

BW1354 Manual Transfer Case

Automatic Transmission:

Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Ford Ranger Automatic Transmissions

Ford Ranger Fluids & Capacities

A4LD Automatic Transmission

C5 Transmission Diagnosis

Ford 4R44E / 4R55E / 5R55E Valve Body Gasket

Replacing A Ford 4R55E with a 5R55E

7-Common Problems With The Ford 4R55E Transmission

Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Put A GM 700R4 Behind Your Ford 4.0L V6 

Installing a Torque Converter lock up switch

Adjust / Repair Instrument Cluster Gear Indicator

A4LD Pressure Switch For Lock Up Torque Converter

AllanD’s Transmission & Transfer Case Guide

Manual Transmission:

Ford Ranger Manual Transmissions

Manual Transmission Troubleshooting

Ford M5OD Shop Manual

M5ODR1-HD Transfer Case Shift Lever Bracket

Clutch Pedal to Idler Shaft Bushing Replacement

Bleed A Hydraulic Clutch

Mazda Transmission Disassembly

Ford 2.9 Converted To 4.0 Clutch

Ford T5 Identification

T4/T5 Manual for Your Ford Ranger 2.9 V-6

Pilot Bearing Replacement

Mazda M5OD-R4 (M5R4) Manual Transmission

AllanD’s Transmission & Transfer Case Guide

Shifter:

Shift Rail Plug Maintenance

Shifter Bushing Replacement

Build Your Own Shifter

Transmission Swaps:

Transmission Swap Options

A4LD to F146 (Mitsubishi) 5-Speed Swap

T4/T5 Manual for Your Ford Ranger 2.9 V-6

How to replace a M5OD-R1 with a M5OD-R1HD

FM146 to M5OD and Complete Clutch Upgrade

Installing A C5 Automatic Transmission on A 4.0 OHV

 

Transfer Cases / Trail Control:

Transfer Case Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Your 2001-2011 Transfer Case

The Ford Ranger 4-Wheel Drive System

M5ODR1-HD Transfer Case Shift Lever Bracket 

1983-2011 Ford Ranger Transfer Cases 

Transfer Case Identification & Ratios

Borg Warner Transfer Case Identification

Borg Warner Transfer Case, Electric To Manual Shift Conversion

T-Case Exploded Views & Part Numbers

BW 1354 Transfer Case Exploded View & ID

Transfer Case Fluid Change

Ford NP205 Twin Stick Mod

DIY Twin Stick Levers

AllanD’s Transmission & Transfer Case Guide

Transfer Case Shift Modules:

1995-2000 4WD Control Module

Troubleshooting Your 1995-2000 4WD Module 

Checking 4WD Shift Module Circuits (1994-Older)

Transfer Case Shift Module Diagnosis (1994-Older)

Transfer Case Shift Motor:

Servicing A Transfer Case Shift Motor

Rebuilding A Transfer Case Shift Motor 

Transfer Case Doubler:

Transfer Case Doubler Overview & FAQs

Dual Transfer Case Conversion

Building a BW1350-1354 Transfer Case Doubler

D&D Machine Transfer Case Doubler Install

Behemoth Drivetrain Strongbox

Driveshafts:

Building A Front Driveshaft For A 1998+ Ford Ranger

Rzeppa Joints (1998-2011 Front Driveshaft)

Fixing A Driveshaft ‘Clunk’

Carrier Bearing Relocation

Carrier Bearing Replacement

Checking Pinion Angles

1-Piece Driveshaft And Why You Want One

1-Piece Rear Driveshaft Swap (’90-’97 4WD Supercab)

All About Universal Joints

Double Cardan U-Joint Replacement

Pinion & U-Joint Angles

Explorer Front Driveshaft On Rear Of Bronco II

 

About The Author

Founder / Administrator at  | Staff Profile

Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.

Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.