If the support bushing has galled up, it can lock the axle in place. This will be obvious once you get it out. It can be forced out by driving a ball joint wedge or similar tool between the CV housing and the transmission. Be aware that this will damage the transmission case. If the bushing is actually torn up, you will most likely be looking at replacing the transmission, since you will have to remove it for repair anyway.
Sounds like a drive axle half shaft. Have it replaced. Not that expensive.
The trans axle is the transmission on a front wheel drive vehicle
only 3, 2front,1rear is just a striaght axle bieng pulled by front wheel drive.
Under the car by the back axle.
To change a CV Axle on a 1998 Mercury Villager, take off the front tire and the caliper assembly. Take off the pad and the rotor. Disconnect the steering knuckle and pull the CV axle off. Replace with new and reinstall the parts.
With the correct sized socket, obviously.
It's easier and more economical to replace the axle assembly with a rebuilt one.
It is easier and cheaper to replace the entire axle. About $80.
It's on the top rear corner of the transmission.
Probably the CV joint on the drive axle. Have it replaced before it drops out from under the car.
Jack the car up, loosen the bolts and remove the wheel. The next thing is to loosen the nuts joining the axle to the stath then remove the axle.
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