97 awd front axle
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97 awd front axle
Hi,
I have a 1997 aerostar awd. The front axle on the passengers side went on it right at the wheel. I was able to remove the axle without any problem, but in order to install the new axle, it is looking like I am going to have to unbolt the control arm. I think I am going to take it into the local shop. The question I have is can I drive it about 10 miles without the axle in place. I think I remember somewhere that this will ruin the wheel bearings without the axle stub stuck through the inner race?
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I have a 1997 aerostar awd. The front axle on the passengers side went on it right at the wheel. I was able to remove the axle without any problem, but in order to install the new axle, it is looking like I am going to have to unbolt the control arm. I think I am going to take it into the local shop. The question I have is can I drive it about 10 miles without the axle in place. I think I remember somewhere that this will ruin the wheel bearings without the axle stub stuck through the inner race?
Any comments?
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To install the CV Half-Shaft (or axle as you call it), you only need to remove the following:
1) Shock.
2) The rubber front suspension bumper near the shock.
All that was done just so there is room to put the new Half-Shaft in. You will find that once those things are out of the way, you have plenty of room.
1) Shock.
2) The rubber front suspension bumper near the shock.
All that was done just so there is room to put the new Half-Shaft in. You will find that once those things are out of the way, you have plenty of room.
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Thanks everyone - that is what I did and as it turned out I had to have some weight on the control arm to compress the spring in order for the axle to fit. Took me less than 1 hour to complete this job.
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How is the half shaft retained on the transfer case side, is it a push in and snap in system?
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Hi Ken:
The new half-shaft is bolted to an adapter (which has a grease cap on it) with two bolts, which also serve as guide pins.
The whole thing is then bolted to the differential flange with 4 bolts.
Very easy to swap out if you remove the shock and the rubber bumper.
Why? Are you going to change out yours?
I bought a new (not rebuilt) assembly from Autopartsgiant.com for about $74 with free shipping.
The new half-shaft is bolted to an adapter (which has a grease cap on it) with two bolts, which also serve as guide pins.
The whole thing is then bolted to the differential flange with 4 bolts.
Very easy to swap out if you remove the shock and the rubber bumper.
Why? Are you going to change out yours?
I bought a new (not rebuilt) assembly from Autopartsgiant.com for about $74 with free shipping.
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