How to Replace CV Axle Shaft 86-07 Ford Taurus

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[@GSXbuickGNX]

Outstanding video. Very thorough nice camera angles and great descriptions. This really makes changing the CV Joint seem sensible and straight forward...until I try to do it tomorrow and end up spending stupid amounts of time on really stupid road blocks during the installation. Thank you for this video and great job.

[@53prime]

Not so easy on jack stands ;P This video was a great help, thanks guys!

[@jimcarroll6627]

True that.

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the simple things like the tires are up to their proper pressure, also check the sway bar links to see if they're worn out. Hope this helps you out.

[@1AAuto]

@georgebenfield On our vehicle there was a washer and a 30MM nut that you would need to put back on. This holds the axle to the hub. Hope this helps you out.

[@jiyushugi1085]

CV boot split on my 99 Wagon, only 80K on the car, so I just cleaned the area around the split, sealed it with JB Weld Plastic sealer, no troubles since.

[@Jeffersonianwisdom]

@1aauto I actually figured it out a couple of days ago, and I was able to get the old band onto the boot with it off of the transmission axle housing, and then shimmying the boot onto the transmission axle housing. Before I was trying to put the band on with the boot still on the trans.

[@BcottStudios]

I need a this bolt 3:40. Mine broke. Can you help me? 2004 ford Taurus

[@spelunkerd]

Thanks for posting. Don't forget your safety glasses.

[@mrtaktiks]

He makes it look easy to reinstall the strut end. I had a helluva time getting it in. Of course knuckle screw .just be removed (mine seized) and upon reinsertion you must align stop tab in knuckle opening. It also can help to use a pipe/pry bar above control arm and below frame rail (push down or even sit on it--if on jack stands!) and apply a small amount of anti seize to help strut slip in. Once you get it in be sure to put in bolt so that tab stop comes to rest atop of it because this determines the proper strut insertion depth. Also, while in the vicinity change out the stabilizer bar link as they are cheap.

[@bluryang]

I have a 2004 Escape and have to replace the alternator. To do that you gotta take off the drive axle. I was scared of doing it and it's still sitting in the driveway. But after watching this video, everything seems similar and will try it tomorrow morn. Your videos are the best out there. Wondering if you will do some Escape videos.

[@bigdogcruxen8079]

Excellent job! Go ahead and do the strut with the CV joint!

[@1AAuto]

You can check it to see if it have play in it. Usually once they start to make noises you usually have to replace them.

[@DavidParker-cf2km]

Excellent as usual, best videos. My problem was getting the strut out of the steering knuckle. I had to use a small jack between the base of the spring and still had to pry with a screwdriver to move it over and out of the steering knuckle hole. What a bear, there is no play whatever in the vertical direction, the control arm is bottomed out, the bushings were pushing against me, etc. It might have been worth it to pop out the ball joint first so there is some room to move.

[@1AAuto]

@MrKaoVue It's always a good idea after making a suspension repair to have the alignment checked.

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair manual that shows you how to repair this. If you have a Chiltons or a Haynes manual they may show you how to replace it.

[@1AAuto]

Usually a bad CV joint will make a thumping sound when you drive down the road. You could grab the axle (while the car is on the ground) and see if you can move the axle at all. You may also want to check the wheel bearings. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

The video you see if going to be the best step by step that we can offer.

[@1AAuto]

@sseeker21 You would need to remove the axle from the transmission. Usually it's easier to just replace the axle.

[@1AAuto]

The tools needed for the Focus may be different. You may be able to apply some of the basic procedures shown in this video to your Focus.

[@1AAuto]

You may want to verify that they gave you the correct axle for your application.

[@1AAuto]

It may be, you also may want to check all of your steering components to see if they are worn and need to be replaced.

[@gdietz2]

What happened? My strut was longer and couldn’t get it disconnected from the hub. The lower A arm wouldn’t lower enough and hit the frame. I had to take off the lower ball joint.

[@evakindler9218]

True, this is the wrong and hard way to do it. Best way is to just separate the lower ball joint,this is the wrong way to do this.

[@mustangdanny97]

Is this about the same on a 95 Taurus sho???

[@1AAuto]

+Danny Snyder We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task.

[@1AAuto]

It depends on the hourly rate of the garage doing the work.

[@rovero]

has anyone figured out why the strut still stays in about an inch with all the bolts removed? control arm doesnt go low enough or is strut just too long?

[@adamadams7281]

Hi Mike, I have seen this done on a different vehicle where the hub was left hanging on the strut. Is that possible on this model of vehicle?

[@1AAuto]

You could try Harborfreight com they migh have a cheaper socket for you. Hope this helps you out.

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[@CainPire]

Great video sir. Fine job. Thanks a million!!

[@1AAuto]

@26dolla On this application, yes you would need to tighten the hub bolt on your 03 Toyota Corolla to 100lbs of torque.

[@1AAuto]

@Jeffersonianwisdom I believe you need the crimping tool and a new band.

[@emccammon10]

thank you this really helped me to replace my drive axle

[@1AAuto]

You may want to see if there's any movement in them by hand. If you crawl under the truck you'll get movement out of them when you tug on them if they're bad. We carry new CV axles on our website 1aauto.com

[@TheSurvivorjunkie]

the axle is still good. i caught it soon after it happened i just need that inner boot.

[@1AAuto]

I would check the brakes for a caliper hanging up and causing a vibration.

[@1AAuto]

If the axle goes bad because of the torn boot, you may need to replace the axle.

[@1AAuto]

The dealer should be able to tell you what rear end came in the truck by running the VIN #

[@chuckhollins9891]

Although this video is old I noticed he said to torque the axle nut to 130 ft lbs but I've read in other posts to torque them to 184 ft lbs ?

[@barbaratroup936]

I would like to know if I can do just one side or is it better to do both sides at the same time? Your videos are a great help for me on fixing my 05 taurus

[@DavidRobinson-kn2qm]

2014 Ford Taurus passage side CV axle with a bracket

[@technomage6736]

Cheers! I appreciate the helpful videos

[@1AAuto]

@mikeunavailable It should come right apart as shown in the video.

[@DoctorPfunk]

I didn't realize it at the time, but one of my boot clamps popped off while I was replacing my shocks last week. I figured it out when the CV joint started clicking. Is it too late to just put a new boot clamp on it?

[@Rob.P]

🙂 Great video, it helped me 👍

[@wc4pwned]

@lexusfan100 If the axle breaks completely the car won't move when you gas it, because the power will always go to the axle with least resistance. When going around a turn you'll hear a click, click, click when the seal is busted and the joint is free to rub metal to metal without grease.

[@roger56301]

Love your videos. Helped me immensely

[@parsons585]

I just had both drive axles replaced by a shop that has a good reputation but on acceleration there is a little vibration/shutter for just a few moments until it gets to speed. For some reason their mechanic says he can't feel it. I don't know if I'm getting the run around or not. What could cause that? It's my wife's car and she noticed it first and I thought she might be imagining something but I have to agree with her as I don't remember that from earlier times I drove it before the work.

[@bhig1021]

I have an 89 Ford Taurus is it simmilar or different to replace?

[@1AAuto]

Once you take the axle out it shouldn't be to bad.

[@readysetmoses]

I have a 05 Ford Focus, do you think the instructions for this would be comparable, any help would be much appreciated!

[@sseeker21]

Do I need to remove the full axle to replace just the CV joint? Or can I replace this while the axle is still attached to the transmission?

[@1AAuto]

You may want to if it's pretty bad and you're unsure of what to look for.

[@DavidRobinson-kn2qm]

Axle with a bracket on a 2014 Ford Taurus axle CV axle the brackets up under the carriage

[@boydsrable]

I have a 97 mercury sable, I am currently trying to resolve a problem I believe is stemming from a bad seal at the transmission which you point at in this video. Is there a specialized tool necessary to do this?

[@ELVISRN1]

GREAT SOUND!

[@FeatherTheTabaxi]

I have a problem with my '02 ford Taurus. Whenever I shift into a new gear that applies or releases pressure, we always hear a big clunk kind of noise. My step father and I have asked around and we have come to the conclusion that it is either the CV joint, or Transmission Mount. Do you agree with that conclusion? We're supposed to be looking at it this weekend.

[@1legacyfan138]

Love these vids 😎

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[@teslarawks1673]

I wish you replaced the old axle with a new one like on mine. I used a new one it went on the drivers side without a problem but the passenger side I still haven't gotten to push right in like you did with the old CV axle.

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[@teslarawks1673]

@@1AAuto I must have been tired when I wrote that I meant to say that I am having difficulties in pushing the strut back in. I thought the old one was bent when I replaced the CV Shafts and had many people try to get it back in place. Maybe its because it is not on a lift or the sub frame is bent. the driver side went back on without a problem.

[@ripp704]

@@teslarawks1673 same issue. Did you ever figure it out?😭

[@6Ajani9]

I can not get the strut out of the steering knuckle, it gets stuck with about 1/2"-1" left. Attempted removing the strut from the top but, don't have enough clearance.

[@venom00125]

i had the same problem so i popped the ball joint out of the lower control arm

[@NICU2]

6Ajani9 I used a bottle jack between the knuckle and bottom shock mount, it popps right out

[@chodelee1049]

+6Ajani9 Yes me too, did you ever get it to work?

[@erickcid7001]

Remove the ball joint it’s easier

[@lg2049]

hey i had same problem on 2005 taurus, the trick they dont mention in video is to jack up car and use jacks to hold it up and then put jack under subframe on side of car u working on and loosen the 2 subframe bolts on that side and then lower the subframe a few inches on that side to u have clearence to pull out strut easy. Then reinstall and left subframe back up tighten bolts and do the other side same way. saves lot of work and time.

[@1AAuto]

You're welcome, have a great day.

[@1AAuto]

@lexusfan100 Sometimes when your driving down the road you'll hear a thumping noise.

[@DQ-2024]

For a 2000 ford Taurus it’s so damn hard to get the strict back in what do I do???

[@joelwilliams3117]

Will this fit a 02 mercury sable??

[@straighthustlebullyz5315]

Hi I’m trying to LS SWAP MY 2009 Ford Taurus is there any way I can fit a 99-04 mustang rear differential gears with front suspension with I’m thinking of going with a 5.3 or a coyote swap

[@Dubblesteel]

My left axle popped out leaving part of it in the trans a caramel color fluid leaked out from the inner joint (business end, reference from the video). What fluid do I use or do i just pack it with grease now when it's time to put it back in?

[@NAMULTISS]

@1aauto. I'm thinking of buying a Nissan Titan. And the ad says. Needs a rear end. Do I need to know the gear ratio? So I don't purchase the wrong one? Or are they all the same. The truck works great but not sure if it is worth the money if the cost of repair is to high. Found a rearend a local salvage yard. But only sell in sections and not sure of the part needed. And the dealer don't have a clue of what is need took in on a trade.

[@1gstar]

Is the process on this video similar to a 2005 ford focus?

[@lexusfan100]

what will be the symptoms if the front axle cv joint goes bad

[@CooperUllmann]

I went to pull the axle out of the trans but the spindle stayed inside the transmission and only pokes out a few inches. What does this mean?

[@Minn-Adventure]

would taking off the strut at any point mess up the alignment?

[@bryantbrown659]

I have a 02 ford Taurus and my passenger side axle POPPED . so the car would not move unless pushed. I have replaced both front axles and the passenger side seems to not lock in the transmission.. tried it many different ways and still slips out on me.. what could I be doing wrong? or what do you think could be causing the passenger axle to not stay in place ??

[@johnwallace9341]

Any tips for getting the bolt out that holds the lower end of the strut to the knuckle? 4:15 mark... I got the 21mm nut off, looks like you were able to hammer it through. I put the nut back on and have been hammering it but it won't move almost like it's threaded??? 2001 Taurus. Thanks

[@1AAuto]

You should be able to tap it out with a hammer as we show in the video. You could try to spray some penetrating oil on the bolt, and also possibly lift up on the a-arm with something to help take a little bit of the tension off. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@johnwallace9341]

1A Auto Parts Thanks, Got it out needed to be hammered used some PB blaster and heat, got it to move a little the worker it back and forth until I could get it all the way out. Thanks and Great videos!!!

[@512jellybean]

give or take how much do you think it would cost to take it some where to have it fix i have a 96 ford taurus

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to apply some of the basic steps taken in this video to your application. We carry new CV axles for your 1989 Ford Taurus with free shipping on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 Have a great day!

[@RAGENBUQUE]

You need to do a cv axle shaft removal & replacement for a 2005 Dodge Caravan ( Driver side ) seems nobody has a video of it ..all the ones i've seen are for different makes and models and of coure they all have videos of the passenger side only ALWAYS ..Good video though... Would i have to do the exact same thing to the 2005 Dodge Caravan to replace the Driver Side cv axle shaft.?

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. The process may be a little different. We will keep this vehicle in mind for future videos. 888-844-3393

[@jjamarrrobbins3304]

Can a Mercury Montego front wheel drive transmission fit in a 2006 ford five hundred

[@mossburg2010]

I have a question I have a 2002 hyundai sonata 2.7l v6 with auto trans and front wheel drive I have tried replacing the front drivers side cv half shaft that I purchased from napa auto parts I found how to do it on ehow.com but when I have installed the new half shaft my transmission locks up how can I fix it? I have tried doing it about 8-10 times but the same thing happend can you help?

[@williamelliott8903]

Thanks for your video. I have a 2007 Edge FWD. Is the Axel Nut on it also 30mm or is it a different size ?

[@1AAuto]

It could be that size, but not 100% sure. We currently do not have an auto repair video on that particular year, make and model. Thanks for watching.

[@JoseDiaz-so5ir]

Do you have a video how to replace a lower ball joint for 2003 ford taurus?

[@1AAuto]

+Jose Diaz Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393

[@FeatherTheTabaxi]

Would it be a good idea to also have it checked by a mechanic?

[@GSXbuickGNX]

To whom this may concern, it is now three weeks later and I've made no progress...why? Because I don't have a deep enough 30mm socket to take off the wheel hub bolt...I called it!!! Pep Boys had one but it was for an impact wrench...$36.00, NO...4 other place didn't have one, and Napa Auto had one, for an impact wrench...$29.00...NO...

[@thomassmith1767]

How would you know when your CV Axle is bad.

[@DietrichKaiserfs]

So my friend and I did this last night without any major problems. I now feel at higher speeds a wobble in the gas pedal and the steering wheel. Nothing to grand but it's there. Is it alignment perhaps? Also I'm hearing a metal screeching sound. My friend said it's rust on the new rotors(did brakes a week ago) as once I recognized the CV joint going the car sat about a week in the rain... Is that normal?

[@technomage6736]

Dietrich Kaiser Wheel bearings perhaps? I suspect wheel bearings going bad and creating heat and wear on my CV joint. Bearings were bad, also had the CV axle go bad as well as a rotor on the same tire, so I'm thinking the bad bearings caused the other 2 to go out.

[@wdjgalvao]

Hey there! I got a taurus 2000 and I'm getting a clicking noise between the transmission and the axle i pushed the axle and there is no more room to go into the trans, will that be a problem with the axle or the trans? Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the front end by rotating the tire by hand to see if you can hear where the noise is coming from. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@wdjgalvao]

1A Auto Parts Thanks! That was more than one problem I had inner tie rod, ball joint and Link kit, everything was bad! :( Thanks for your time. Appreciated!

[@1AAuto]

WDJ Galvao Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@wdjgalvao]

Thanks!

[@charlesgore5210]

Thanks very helpful

[@FrostTrunks]

Do you need to do an alignment after doing this?

[@1AAuto]

+John Zuber Any time you disassemble the front suspension it is a good idea to have an alignment performed! 1aauto.com

[@FrostTrunks]

Would this process be very similar on a Ford Fiesta?

[@1AAuto]

+John Zuber It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

[@TheSurvivorjunkie]

the problem im having is that the innermost firm rubber boot ripped and i the replacement boot they sold me is only the thin, plyable outer rubber layer of the boot. HELP

[@itsproof7367]

Is this the same process for a 1992 Taurus?

[@1AAuto]

+itsProof It may be a similar process, but this is a much newer vehicle and there are likely to be many differences that you run into. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@tomcatdcn]

could be control arm bushings

[@lthornto]

I can't get this to work for me. I get where the strut is still about 1 inch inside the knuckle, then it jumps back in to about two inches. I bought a 4 lb hammer for this and I have beat the hell out of it.

[@tylerwauneka6210]

when you post a video on how to change a head gasket on a 2002 Ford Focus

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching Freddy. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@hersel555]

Thanks.

[@Jeffersonianwisdom]

I made the unfortunate mistake of removing the half-axle boot clamp whne doing this. Is there any trick to getting that clamp back on?

[@1AAuto]

It would take quite a bit of force to cause anything to happen. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@user-pq1cj3hy3q]

Ik it’s called the Taurus bUT is it the same for 06 five hundred?

[@1AAuto]

+M. Similar but not exactly the same. this video might be able to help vaguely but we don't have a five hundred to film with at the moment