Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Halfshaft
Removal
CAUTION: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer constant velocity (CV) joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the halfshaft may occur.
CAUTION: Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Damage to the halfshaft or constant velocity (CV)
joints may occur.
CAUTION: Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. Damage to the halfshaft boots will occur.
CAUTION: Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage.
1. Remove the rear coil spring.
2. Remove and discard the rear wheel hub nut.
3. Remove the anti-lock brake sensor harness-to-body retainer bolt.
4. NOTE: Support the wheel knuckle.
Remove the nut and separate the lower ball joint.
5. CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal when removing the axle halfshaft from the differential.
NOTE: Support the halfshaft inner joint.
Using the special tool, remove the halfshaft from the differential.
