Removing Front cv shaft
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Removing Front cv shaft
Im sorry if there is a full write up on this but I couldnt find one specifically for it. How hard is it to remove the cv shaft? I was out 4xin today and jammed a friggin log between my lower arm and the cv boot on the passenger side. Ripped it to shreds! Any help appreciated. 2003 FX4
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when I did my cv, I had to drop the steering knuckle. but mine also may be a bit different. on my 98 I have a retarded plastic retaining ring, then only thing holding my cv in. Im a ford fan, but the engineers werent thinking of strength on this one. the 4wd hubs are the same, held in my plastic prongs. actually just lost one of my avm hubs because of it.
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Check this out.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=53863
I had my entire front housing out and on a bench in about an hour and a half. And I am no whizz mechanic by any means. The cv shafts are easy.
1. Properly secure vehicle, block off tires ect...
2. Take the passenger side tire off.
3. crank your wheel all the way to the right.
4. Remove brake caliper.
5. Undo ~200 ft lb axle nut 1 1/4"
6. Take out the bolt holding the ball joint to the upper arm.
7. Knuckle will fall down.
8. Remove shock
9. Pull CV out, you may have to gently pry between the housing and CV to get it loose.
Installation is reverse.
It really is easy. I carry a spare long side CV on the trail with me, along with a 1 1/4" socket.
Also shop around for your CV shaft. Kragen quoted me almost $200. A local independant shop got me one with no core charge for $45.
RockAuto.com has them listed for $54 each.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=53863
I had my entire front housing out and on a bench in about an hour and a half. And I am no whizz mechanic by any means. The cv shafts are easy.
1. Properly secure vehicle, block off tires ect...
2. Take the passenger side tire off.
3. crank your wheel all the way to the right.
4. Remove brake caliper.
5. Undo ~200 ft lb axle nut 1 1/4"
6. Take out the bolt holding the ball joint to the upper arm.
7. Knuckle will fall down.
8. Remove shock
9. Pull CV out, you may have to gently pry between the housing and CV to get it loose.
Installation is reverse.
It really is easy. I carry a spare long side CV on the trail with me, along with a 1 1/4" socket.
Also shop around for your CV shaft. Kragen quoted me almost $200. A local independant shop got me one with no core charge for $45.
RockAuto.com has them listed for $54 each.
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