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how do you replace half shaft on 2992 ford escape
Go to NAPA and buy a Repair Manual.
Look under the vehicle. If there is a drive shaft going from the front half of the vehicle to the back half of the vehicle then it is AWD. If no drive shaft then it is FWD. If you're still not sure after looking at it take it to a shop, they will tell you for free.
Don't bother trying to replace a torn boot on a half shaft. It is quicker, easier and cheaper to replace the whole half shaft.
Buy a split boot from the parts store- that way you won't have to remove the shaft. As long as you have the half shaft out, why not replace it since there is probably some damage to it from having a damaged boot?
Replace the half shaft.
i recommend getting a haynes or chilton repair manual for your car. itll give you step by step instructions and pictures on how to replace your half shaft and a lot more.
Model Year, 2WD or AWD, And if it is AWD or a 2WD(Front Left-Half shaft) is it your inner or outer? If it is you will need to replace the half-shaft as the inner cv cannot be disassembled.
Trying to fix a cv axle half shaft your self is difficult. Replace it with a rebuilt or new half shaft. The parts to repair yours would cost you more than a complete replacement does.
Don't waste your time taking out the half shaft. Take the few bolts that are holding the rest of the axle and remove the half shaft with the other part of the axle all together. Its a hundred times easier. That's what we did in my 05 RSX type S. when we pulled the trans. out of the car.
YOU DON"T. These are sealed units. The repair is to replace the whole half shaft. It much easier actually. JUst thake out the old ha;f shaft get a rebult or new halfshaft and pop it in.
This is a big job. Get a manual on your car from the parts store or AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM