Front CV shaft replacement
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Front CV shaft replacement
I'm having a problem getting my CV axles replaced. I ordered the shafts through NAPA. I was going to have them put on when the gears were changed out. After the truck was put back together they didn't put the new shafts in. They said I gave them the wrong part.
Well after making phone calls to see if there was a different shaft to use, turns out it was the right shafts. They only sell one shaft for both the right and left for 1997-2003 F150s. The mechanic showed me that the shaft on the new CV is too long. When he puts the shafts in the truck the end of the shaft closest to the center of the truck bottoms out. Hitting the back plate on the CV shaft. Its almost 2" too long and causes to much of a bind to even get the CV shaft bolted to the differential.
Has anyone else had this problem? I had NAPA order me 2 more CV shafts and I will compare the shafts they gave me to the new ones they ordered. I know that the part number is correct on the outside of the box, but maybe the shafts put inside are wrong. I'll compare the shafts to the second set tomorrow to see if they are the same length.
These shafts have caused a lot of problems. Just wondering if anyone else has replaced their CV shafts? And if so, how well they fit? Did the shaft bottom out when installed or was there a little bit of free range of motion?
Well after making phone calls to see if there was a different shaft to use, turns out it was the right shafts. They only sell one shaft for both the right and left for 1997-2003 F150s. The mechanic showed me that the shaft on the new CV is too long. When he puts the shafts in the truck the end of the shaft closest to the center of the truck bottoms out. Hitting the back plate on the CV shaft. Its almost 2" too long and causes to much of a bind to even get the CV shaft bolted to the differential.
Has anyone else had this problem? I had NAPA order me 2 more CV shafts and I will compare the shafts they gave me to the new ones they ordered. I know that the part number is correct on the outside of the box, but maybe the shafts put inside are wrong. I'll compare the shafts to the second set tomorrow to see if they are the same length.
These shafts have caused a lot of problems. Just wondering if anyone else has replaced their CV shafts? And if so, how well they fit? Did the shaft bottom out when installed or was there a little bit of free range of motion?
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Well I'm gonna replace the shaft myself. I have verified the shaft is the correct length.
Anything I need to know before attempting this? Will I need any specialty tools? How hard is it to get the hub off? Will the lower control arm need to come off?
Anything I need to know before attempting this? Will I need any specialty tools? How hard is it to get the hub off? Will the lower control arm need to come off?
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You will need a boot band crimp tool, any parts store has they, grease should come with the kit, I have,nt done a F150 yet, but my old S10 was,nt bad just get a spreader and pop the ball joints loose and , watch the brake lines, just get some rope and tie up the parts outa the way..
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When I did mine, the shafts were complete units. I didn't need a boot band crimp. It's not too bad of a shop, just takes a little time. The replacements bolted right up and had no issues. Course that was about 6 years ago.
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Originally Posted by liquid 1
... just get a spreader and pop the ball joints loose and , watch the brake lines...
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I use a tie rod tool, its tapered and has a slot in it..cant think of the name, sometime you can take a small ball peen hammer and tapp the joint to get it loose..It would be cool if the boots are already installed there kinda a mess with keeping the grease in..
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