With the correct sized socket, obviously.
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.
Yahoo Groups has a very helpful group; villagerquest. It is here you find the answer(s).
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.
The trans axle is the transmission on a front wheel drive vehicle
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.
The axle nut looks like it has a retainer on it but it's just a part of the nut! put a wrench on it and turn it off!
To replace the drive axles on a 1994 Mercury Villager, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels and the axle nut, then detach the lower control arm and any suspension components obstructing the axle removal. Pull the axle out of the transmission and the wheel hub, replace it with the new axle, and reassemble all parts in reverse order, ensuring everything is torqued to specification. Finally, lower the vehicle, replace the wheels, and check for proper function.
It's on the top rear corner of the transmission.
only 3, 2front,1rear is just a striaght axle bieng pulled by front wheel drive.
Sounds like a drive axle half shaft. Have it replaced. Not that expensive.