First remove the codder pin from the axle shaft. Then slide the lock ring off, and remove the 32mm nut with a breaker bar. Break the wheel lug nuts loose and lift the car. Remove the wheel.
Underneith the control arm there are three 17mm bolts. Remove
It is easier and cheaper to replace the entire axle. About $80.
The CV joints on a 1993 Mercury Villager can be replaced by removing the front tires and the brake caliber. Next, the rotor, tie rod, and bottom ball joint must be removed. Then, a pry bar can be sued to pry the CV joint away from its housing.
To loosen the bracket off the CV joint on the passenger side of a 2002 Mercury Villager van, first ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Locate the bracket securing the CV joint, usually held in place by bolts. Use the appropriate socket wrench to remove these bolts, applying penetrating oil if they are corroded. Once the bolts are removed, gently tap the bracket with a hammer if needed to free it from any tight spots.
The CV joint stud should be tightened to at least 220 ft/lb.
very carefully
That is difficult to answer since shop costs can vary widely. This vehicle should have the wheels aligned after a ball joint replacement as well, so I'd expect to pay over $200 for the repair.
To replace the front axles on a 1997 Mercury Villager, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and brake components, then disconnect the outer CV joint from the wheel hub by removing the axle nut. Next, detach the inner CV joint from the transmission by using a pry bar to gently pop it out. Finally, install the new axle by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all components are secure and properly torqued.
You will need to remove the tire and wheel. Remove the nut from the top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
Probably the CV joint on the drive axle. Have it replaced before it drops out from under the car.
To change the lower ball joint on a Mercury Sable, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Next, detach the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint separator to disconnect the old ball joint from the control arm, and then press in the new ball joint using a suitable tool. Finally, reassemble everything in reverse order, ensuring all bolts are torqued to manufacturer specifications.
Yes, the Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest engine, 3.0L and 3.3L, are all freewheeling engines at the insistance of Ford to enter into the joint venture program. The Maxima and Pathfinder with the same engine remained non- freewheeling (interference engines). I work for Ford and worked on the Villager program from 1989 to 2002 and was personally involved in the development of this program.
Check the strut or the C-V (Constant Velocity) joint if the noise is in the front. Stablizer link or ball joint would also be points of concern. possibly check the outer tie rods