Excursion axle problem
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Excursion axle problem
I have a 2005 excursion diesel. I was trying to tow someone out of the sand and broke the front driverside stub axle. It is a 30 spline end. Anyone know of a good place to get one? I searched ebay and found a few 30 spline stubs but when I asked them if they are the same they responded that they wont work. How hard is this to change?
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The problem isn't how hard it is to change. The problem is installing the vacuum hub seal back into the knuckle. You need a special tool to install them on the axle and this same tool has a larger flange that allows you to finish the install in the knuckle.
I did have the local ford dealer press the seals on the axles for me and I got them in the knuckle with out the tool but I also switched to manual lock outs so I was not to worried about the sealing of the seal which I am sure is sealed more than enough to keep dirt and grim out.
I have since bought the tool because I need to replace the seals when installing new ball joints.
As for buying a new shaft I would say Ford is your best bet. There aren't to many pieces parts of these axle floating around yet. You may find a complete axle but very unlikely to find and used axle shafts but it can't hurt to shop around and ask.
I did have the local ford dealer press the seals on the axles for me and I got them in the knuckle with out the tool but I also switched to manual lock outs so I was not to worried about the sealing of the seal which I am sure is sealed more than enough to keep dirt and grim out.
I have since bought the tool because I need to replace the seals when installing new ball joints.
As for buying a new shaft I would say Ford is your best bet. There aren't to many pieces parts of these axle floating around yet. You may find a complete axle but very unlikely to find and used axle shafts but it can't hurt to shop around and ask.
