How to Replace Rear Driver CV Axle 2002-2005 Ford Explorer

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This video shows you how to install a rear driver CV axle on your 2002-2005 Ford Explorer. A CV axle has flexible joints. Often, these joints wear out, or seize from contaminants due to the protective boot tearing open. A worn joint is prone to breakage, or other hazards. If your vehicle needs a new CV axle, install a quality TRQ axle that is engineered to your vehicle’s specifications.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Ford Explorer
2003 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer
2005 Ford Explorer
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 18mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 36mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AAS...
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/oa/1AXS...
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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[@cerndo]

woulda been a good idea to just change the axle seal while it was exposed?

[@edwardbradford1764]

Excellent video. Thank you for the clear, informative and helpful information. I have to do this exact repair

[@PaulL__75]

Hi, very good video! Thanks. I am working on a Mazda CX7, 2.2 diesel, 2011. I need to replace the cv axle seal in the differential, as it's leaking. I am at the point where I need to get the axle out of the differential. Is the method to remove the axle from the differential same as in your video here? I have tried the prying method, but the axle seems to be stuck pretty good in the differential. Before I move on to the "gentle bonking" with a mallet, I wanna be sure I don't break anything. Thanks for any help! /Paul

[@chatohernandez9745]

I noticed that axle look a little bit different can you tell me why

[@kdeh21803]

I'm trying to get the CV axle out of the rear of an '02 Explorer, and it's stuck..... Nothing I do will get it out, and I don't have an adapter that is large enough for my slide hammer.....what am I going to do to get it out??

[@javierhernandez2629]

very good video and great explanation

[@vintagesurvivor]

Same for 2003 AWD Mountaineer?

[@L0rd0fDay21]

Why dont you ever show putting the half shafts back in??

[@harrycash8713]

What was wrong with the axle? Why didn't you do your bearings?

[@blanka5432]

Hola que tal soy de México mi pregunta es como puedo identificar qué esos baleros traseros no sirven ya qué si los tuviera adelante el síntoma serian qué cuando uno da vuelta truenan pero los de atrás como identifica uno que ya es hora de cambiarlos??

[@TRQ]

+@blanka5432 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@kazemkazemi-vt8sh]

Tanks yaALI