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This is a repair the requires partial disassembly of the majority of your front suspension, in order to remove the axle. If you do it wrong, you'll have a lot more work to do than if you take the time to do it right.
how to remove, or replace front right axle escape 2004
A CV boot is found on the axle of a vehicle. To replace the outer boot remove the axle bolt and pull the boot off. The inner boot requires removal of the whole axle.
To replace the CV axle on a 1993 Ford Tempo, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Next, disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the axle nut from the hub. After that, pull the axle out of the hub and carefully detach it from the transmission by gently prying it out. Finally, install the new CV axle by reversing the steps, ensuring all components are securely fastened.
It is best to replace the whole axle, Its easy to do not to mention pretty inexpensive....
To replace the CV joint on a 1997 Ford Taurus, first, lift the front of the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel, then detach the brake caliper and rotor for access to the axle. Next, use a socket to remove the axle nut, and disconnect the lower control arm to free the axle from the hub. Finally, pull the axle out of the transmission, replace the CV joint, and reassemble everything in reverse order, ensuring all components are securely fastened.
u ask someone else to do it 4 u!!!!!!!
To replace the CV joint on a 2000 Ford Taurus, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and brake components, then detach the axle nut and pull the CV axle out of the hub. Next, remove the retaining clip and pull the CV joint out of the transmission or differential. Install the new CV joint by reversing the steps, ensuring everything is properly secured and torqued to specifications.
To replace the passenger side CV axle on a 1992 Ford Tempo, first, safely lift the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands. Remove the wheel, then disconnect the lower control arm and any necessary components to access the axle. Remove the axle nut and pull the axle out of the hub, then slide it out of the transmission. Install the new axle by reversing the process, ensuring all fasteners are properly torqued.
don't replace the joint. replace the axle
To change the CV half shaft axle on a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT, first, safely elevate the vehicle and remove the front wheel. Disconnect the axle nut, and then unbolt the lower control arm to gain access to the CV joint. Remove the old axle by pulling it out of the transmission and replace it with the new one, ensuring it is securely seated. Finally, reassemble all components, torque the axle nut to specifications, and replace the wheel before lowering the vehicle.
Much better to replace the whole axle, look at www.happywrenching.com for a guide on how to replace an axle in a Honda Odyssey
You take it to a mechanic. You need to do an alignment when anything is done to the front end.