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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 948 (FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONHALFSHAFTREMOVAL
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Removal And Installation: Halfshaft: Removal

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All halfshafts 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  3. Remove and discard the front wheel hub nuts.
  4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor bolts and position the sensors aside.
  5. Remove the lower arm pinch bolts and nuts from the lower arms.
  6. Separate the lower arms from the front wheel knuckles.
  7. Using the special tool, separate the front drive halfshafts from the front wheel hubs.
    8. Fig 1: Separating Halfshaft From Rear Axle Hub Assembly
    GF0024616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Left halfshaft 

  8. Using the special tools, remove the LH front drive halfshaft from the differential.
    9. Fig 2: Removing Front Drive Halfshaft From Differential
    GF0017354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Right halfshaft 

  9. Using a brass drift to strike the RH halfshaft in the indicated area, separate and remove the halfshaft from the intermediate shaft.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Right Side Halfshaft
    GF0031499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.