Removing the right intermediate axle shaft

How to Replace a CV Axle on a Ford Escape / Mazda ...

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Axle nut should be torqued to spec..in the ford escape its around 205-220 lbs ft How To Change An Axle On A Front Wheel Drive Car ! SUBSCRIBE ! ... How to Replace a Front Axle Half Shaft - Duration: 14:37. ... Alternator replacement 2005 2006 Ford Escape 3.0L DOHC All Wheel Drive - Duration: 13:15.

Front axle replacement Ford Escape 2003 Right front CV ...

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Front axle replacement Ford Escape 2003 Right front CV axle install remove replace This Channel provides ...

remove the right front wheel. remove the axle nut. remove the ball joint bolt and nut. remove the ball joint from the knuckle. drive the axle out of the hub. remove the 2 carrier bearing nuts. pull the axle out. make sure you torque all bolts and nuts.

THE 3.0L ENGINE YOU NEED TO TURN OFF RADIO FIRST TO KEEP LOCKING IT OUT.REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.REMOVE THE RIGHT SIDE INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT. REMOVE RIGHT SPLASH SHIELD AND RETAINERS REMOVE DRIVE BELT THEN REMOVE THE ALTERNATOR.WHEN INSTALLING NEW ALTERNATOR TORQUE ALTERNATOR BOLTS TO 35 FT LBS.

If you have the 3 litre engine, yes:
3.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Right side intermediate axle shaft Right side splash shield and retainers Drive belt Alternator electrical connectors Alternator. Torque the mounting and adjusting bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (48Nm).
   
   

   Fig. Alternator mounting-3.0L engine
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Alternator. Torque the bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm). Alternator electrical connectors Drive belt Negative battery cable

use a pry bar and put it in between the trany and the axle and give it a pull,or use a hammer and a bar place bar against back side of axle and hit it with hammer to break free, theres a c clip on the end of the shaft that holds it in,

you must remove the front passenger wheel assembly, cv shaft, intermediate shaft unbolt the alternator and then remove the alternator bracket only then can the alternator be pulled out

Generator — 3.0L (4V) Printable View (235 KB) Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery cables. For additional information, refer toSection 414-01.

1. Remove the right intermediate axle shaft. For additional information, refer toSection 205-04.

1. Remove the right lower splash shield screws and the pin-type retainer.

1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.

1. Remove the nut and position the bracket and wiring harness aside.

1. Remove the upper generator mounting bolts.

1. Remove the lower generator bolts and position the generator aside.

1. Remove the generator mounting bracket bolts and remove the bracket.

1. Remove the generator electrical connectors.
   1. Remove the B+ nut and cable.
   1. Remove the connector.

1. If equipped, remove the generator heat shield.

1. Rotate the generator to gain clearance The generator will be removed through the opening in the fender well with the back of the generator coming out first.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2001 ford escape. I have done this three times:

Loosen lugs, and spindle nut on axle. Jack up vehicle. Remove tire. Remove brake caliper, pads, bracket, and rotor, secure caliper away from work area. Pull abs sensor connector from tire well, disconnect connector. Remove abs wire from tire well and brake bracket. Remove tie rod from spindle assembly. Remove pinch bolt form lower ball joint. remove nuts from strut bolts. To remove the spindle: 1. Separate ball joint and pull strut bolts 2. pull bolts and pull off ball joint. the second way may not work SAFELY on some vehicles. The axle is removed by two nuts on the intermediate shaft bearing. Pull out axle. Remove alternator and bracket.

Here is the tricky part: the alternator comes out through the hole where the axle was. I found that jacking the front of the motor up helps and position the alternator pulley up, two bolt holes out, fight it from there, careful not to stick the studs from the axle bearing into the case. May take a LITTLE prying. Once you get it it will just drop

I am assuming this is an all wheel drive. That being the case you probably have an axle CV joint going out. If you hear noise when making a sharp left or right turn and accelerating that would more than likely be the problem. And, yes this is a serviceable part. Easy to replace if you have the proper tools to accomplish the task. Good luck.

yes, the left (driver) side pops off similar to the right side, however, it just pops off of the intermediate shaft instead of the transaxle. for some reason the first time i had tried it, it would not move. later when i tried it again it came off easily. go figure!