How to Replace the drive axle on the Ford Escape 2001 - 2017

Do you need to Replace the drive axle on your Ford Escape (2001 - 2017) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Ford Escape (2001 - 2017) manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-us/ford/escape/...
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[@AA-bh2qn]

On a 2005-2007 ford escape if you remove the drive shaft from the from transfer case to the back pumpkin head can you drive it in 2wd without the drive shaft

[@emccallum1012]

I think the intermediate bearing toque should be 44 Inch/pounds NOT 44 ft/lbs for the first stage.

[@chrishill2315]

Yes... 44 in lbs. 44ft/lbs breaks the stud clean off.

[@Happy--Days]

59ft-lbs for the main drive shaft nut is way too low, should be 270nm Haynes, check and rectify PLEASE!!

[@abauto5408]

No no no!! Please follow service data!!

[@user-be4ok4ir2f]

Totally Wrong information. The c-ring should be placed 12 o'clock