1997 Aerostar. E-4WD help needed with CV axle replacement.

[capitol]

Hi,
Do anybody know how to replace CV axle on passenger and driver side on Aerostar 1997 E4WD 4.0?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! You will need a special CV axle puller attachment which looks like a horse shoe to connect to a slap hammer.

 

[capitol]

Thank you. The only problem I have is how to remove the allen screws from back of the axle to transfer case. I did try 6mm and 1/4 long drivers and they goes in very shallow and start slipping in screw. Thanks for any help.

 

[BrooklynBay]

1997 Aerostar front differential axle removal & installation.

This photo was in my Ford software.

 

[capitol]

Thank you BrooklinBay but my question was what to use to remove this four allen screws connecting axle with transfer case? I am stock in this part. This is only what I have left to remove the axle.

 

[BrooklynBay]

So if I'm understanding you correctly, your Allen sockets aren't long enough to go all the way into the head of the bolts. They make long Allen head sockets.

 

[capitol]

They are long but the problem is you have to use lots off force and if you do that, they still not turning. Is very easy to damage those screws and one they are damaged it will be very hard to unscrew them. So, anything else you can think about it. I was thinking to drill the heads out. What is your idea?
Thanks again
derek

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you try to tighten them, then loosen them? What about using a bolt out extractor socket?

 

[capitol]

Thanks BrooklinBay. I will try use extractor socket tomorrow. I think this is the only way to get them out. Everything else did go straight forward just those 4 allen screws. They just not deep enough to get a good grip.
Thanks again
Derek

 

[MtExplorer Guy]

I went through this once, I picked up the correct socket system, then was able to use my long extension and an impact, now I can do one in about 20 minutes, once you figure the quirks out, it is a very simple job.