Changing a rear axle seal on an 03 4x4
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Changing a rear axle seal on an 03 4x4
I got a leaky seal on one of the rear axles on the wife's 03 4x4 Escape. Anyone ever changed one of these? Any special tools required? Big deal or what? I'm annoyed at my local mechanic 'cause he screwed up the last job I gave him, but it's getting too cold to lay on the floor for long. (Oh yeah - I'm cheap too!)
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I just did wheel bearings & seals on my Mounty. They are probably similar. I do have a Ford service CD that I bought on Ebay that has been invaluable. You may need to get a socket for the axle nut if you don't have one. If you can come up with a seal driver that will work (a piece of tubing, socket, etc., probably won't need other special tools.
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I know the tool you are talking about & also inquired about it but didn't get any responses. There is a a wire clip on the end of the axles that snap & hold them into place. New clips came with my seals & they are kind of a softer metal. Anyway, the axles came out pretty easy. You can use a wood block on the thick part of the "tulip" on the CV joint & pop them out with a rap from a hammer.
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I know the tool you are talking about & also inquired about it but didn't get any responses. There is a a wire clip on the end of the axles that snap & hold them into place. New clips came with my seals & they are kind of a softer metal. Anyway, the axles came out pretty easy. You can use a wood block on the thick part of the "tulip" on the CV joint & pop them out with a rap from a hammer.
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That CD sounds like a good one to have - you don't happen to remember the sellers name? I've heard stories about some pretty cheesy CDs on eBay, but the one you got sounds like it was worthwhile...
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