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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2001VILLAGER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTS - FWDREMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATIONAXLE SHAFTSREMOVAL (LEFT SIDE)
2001 Mercury Villager Base
Removal (Left Side)
2001 Mercury Villager BaseSECTION Removal (Left Side)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove cotter pin, wheel bearing retainer nut and washer. Remove outer stabilizer nut. Remove lower ball joint nut, and separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Using Front Hub Remover (D93P-1175-B), separate axle shaft from hub. Using a pry bar, separate axle shaft from transaxle and remove axle shaft from vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.