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CV Axle Replacement How To (Pictures)
Hey, Thanks again Don. Just about to head out a finish the "project" off. Cooler here today in Charlotte than it has been, (unusually warm), this past weekend. Never been up to Knoxville, but was slated to head up just a couple of weeks ago to see British Comedian, Eddie Izzard, at the...- Oranguice
- Post #244
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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CV Axle Replacement How To (Pictures)
Hey, Many Thanks Don! As it turned out, "Yanking my Shaft" turned out to be quick & easy....(NOT the way to go as a Real Man)...... :^) However, The Differential seal for the "inner" that I shared earlier turned out to be the Wrong seal, (I needed a larger diameter). Once I pulled the CV shaft...- Oranguice
- Post #242
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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CV Axle Replacement How To (Pictures)
Awesome write up on this Evan, I can't say Thanks Enough!!! I've studied this procedure for over a year now, and this past weekend dove head long into rebuilding both sides, new Upper Control Arms, Lower Ball joints, outer tie rod ends, new Hubs...... All after 300K miles on my '96 XLT. I'm...- Oranguice
- Post #240
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Removing rear driveshaft question
Well, it only took me 6 months until finally crawling under the Green Machine, Pulling the Rear Drive Shaft, and discovering a whipped out from U-Joint. Replaced the front and rear u-joints problem solved. Additional Question: A short way back from the Rear Shafts, front U-Joint, is a "CV Boot"...- Oranguice
- Post #21
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Removing rear driveshaft question
Awesome Diagnostic Solution ChefDuane!! I've become really worried about the vibration I've recently been having on my '96 4x4.....(300k+ miles)...... While under power, horrific shaking and vibration. Lay off the gas, smooth as silk...... Slight gas applied......."Vibramax 3000" starts right...- Oranguice
- Post #18
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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1996 Explorer, "officially" 242876 miles......Still Going Strong!!!
1996 Explorer, "officially" 242876 miles......Still Going Strong!!!- Oranguice
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Speedo works but odometer doesn't? I fixed mine..
Brilliantly Simply!!! Many Thanks for this Post & additions. Removing each individual gauge cluster from the front much easier, although I did check and replace all of the bulbs where needed. Just for giggles, I tried turning the gears backwards however, just like in Life....alas there is no...- Oranguice
- Post #38
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers
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Third brake light not working
Hi Everyone, Great thread & tips BTW. I've had my confused little monkey brain trying to repair this rear gate 3rd brake light and have tried the "spray & go" trick without any luck. Tried that even though my testing shows 12v to the ballast up in the gate. I've purchased a ballast and...- Oranguice
- Post #33
- Forum: Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers