Front left CV axle change by self.

[RONALD CHAN]

Folks, any tips on pulling the cv axle out? Front Left {driver side} cv axle. Thanks in advance. 2007 expedition.

 

[mjp2]

Leverage on a simple pry bar popped it out for me. The one I used was a Stanley 12" Wonder Bar or something similar.

 

[RONALD CHAN]

Leverage on a simple pry bar popped it out for me. The one I used was a Stanley 12" Wonder Bar or something similar.

Thanks, i have just bought a pry bar for this.

 

[David Horning]

anyone know about for a 2017 driver side?

 

[HawkX66]

anyone know about for a 2017 driver side?

Pretty easy job. I changed the front diff in my 17 Expy a little over a month ago and pulling the axles was part of it. A large screw driver on each side of the axle should be enough to pop it out if you don't have the right tool. If not, you might have to step up to a larger pry bar. Be real careful of the IWE. You need to squeeze it closed and throw a vacuum cap on it otherwise you'll run into problems with it coming apart.

 

[David Horning]

Do i need to open the diff to take the CV axle off? There seems to be a retaining ring.

 

[HawkX66]

Do i need to open the diff to take the CV axle off? There seems to be a retaining ring.

No. Check your other post.

 

[David Horning]

So where does that retaining ring come into play? Do I have to drop the entire diff or do you think I can leave it in the frame?

 

[HawkX66]

So where does that retaining ring come into play? Do I have to drop the entire diff or do you think I can leave it in the frame?

Did you read what I posted for you?
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/2017-driver-side-cv-axle-replacement.40582/#post-358917

 

[David Horning]

I had just noticed a couple mins ago that you posted in my original thread. thank you.