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How-To: Replace CV Shaft
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How-To Replace your CV Shaft
This how-to is about replacing my passager side worn out CV shaft on my 2003 Ranger 4x4. This will apply to many other years also. Tool Required Jack Jackstands 4 Way to Remove Lug Nuts 15mm Socket 21mm Socket 1 1/4in Socket 1/2in Ratchet 1/2in Breaker Bar 15mm Wrench Needle Nose Pliers Hammer screwdriver Pry Bar Zip Ties https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 1 Jack up truck and secure it with jack stands. Now remove the wheel. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 2 Remove Axle nut You can do this 2 ways, have a buddy sit inside the truck and hold the brakes or use a screwdriver like I did to stop the axle from turning. Eat your Wheaties and give it hell. Use 1/2in breaker bar and 1 1/4in socket https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 3 Locate and remove your brake caliper bolts. 15mm socket Top bolt https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Bottom bolt https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 4 Use zip ties to secure brake caliper out of the way. DO NOT let it dangle by the brake fluid hose. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 5 Remove upper ball joint pinch bolt, use 15mm socket and 15mm wrench. To remove the bolt use a screwdriver and hammer to drive the bolt out. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Now using the hammer hit the upper control arm to separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 6 Remove tie rod end from knuckle. Use 21mm wrench and needle nose pliers to remove carter pin. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Use hammer to separate tie rod end from knuckle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 7 Now you are ready to remove the CV shaft. Separate the front part of the CV shaft from hub then prepare to remove the back of the shaft from the front axle. Use a pry bar and hammer to remove the shaft from the axle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Pull shaft out https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Now reverse everything and you are done. |
nice write up!
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Thanks for the write up
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On your upper ball valve bolt, if it is fighting you the whole way out, you might need to raise up the knuckle with a jack and free it up. I mashed all the threads on that bolt one time backing it out in a bind.
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Thank you for this guide. It helped me tremendously!
Also, penetrating oil helped me a lot to get some of the rusted parts loose. When putting in the CV shaft, I really had to smack it in there for it to seat. |
Originally Posted by k.blakeley
(Post 2059869)
How-To Replace your CV Shaft
This how-to is about replacing my passager side worn out CV shaft on my 2003 Ranger 4x4. This will apply to many other years also. Tool Required Jack Jackstands 4 Way to Remove Lug Nuts 15mm Socket 21mm Socket 1 1/4in Socket 1/2in Ratchet 1/2in Breaker Bar 15mm Wrench Needle Nose Pliers Hammer screwdriver Pry Bar Zip Ties https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 1 Jack up truck and secure it with jack stands. Now remove the wheel. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 2 Remove Axle nut You can do this 2 ways, have a buddy sit inside the truck and hold the brakes or use a screwdriver like I did to stop the axle from turning. Eat your Wheaties and give it hell. Use 1/2in breaker bar and 1 1/4in socket https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 3 Locate and remove your brake caliper bolts. 15mm socket Top bolt https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Bottom bolt https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 4 Use zip ties to secure brake caliper out of the way. DO NOT let it dangle by the brake fluid hose. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 5 Remove upper ball joint pinch bolt, use 15mm socket and 15mm wrench. To remove the bolt use a screwdriver and hammer to drive the bolt out. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Now using the hammer hit the upper control arm to separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 6 Remove tie rod end from knuckle. Use 21mm wrench and needle nose pliers to remove carter pin. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Use hammer to separate tie rod end from knuckle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Step 7 Now you are ready to remove the CV shaft. Separate the front part of the CV shaft from hub then prepare to remove the back of the shaft from the front axle. Use a pry bar and hammer to remove the shaft from the axle. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Pull shaft out https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1388429036 Now reverse everything and you are done. |
ABS Ring
Great explanation! Very helpful. I am unsure if there is supposed to be an ABS ring on the axle or the hub assembly. When I purchased the parts an ABS ring did not come with it, but my ABS light is still on. I am wondering if you know and could help me out. I have a 2007 4x4 Ranger.
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Originally Posted by YolandaLynn
(Post 2124428)
Great explanation! Very helpful. I am unsure if there is supposed to be an ABS ring on the axle or the hub assembly. When I purchased the parts an ABS ring did not come with it, but my ABS light is still on. I am wondering if you know and could help me out. I have a 2007 4x4 Ranger.
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