2006 explorer front drive shaft cv needs replacing

[richardodie2]

Noticed a vibration coming from under middle to front of ex, tried to find if i could replace the cv joint on this shaft but can't seem to find one, local parts stores only list whole shaft assembly, has any one just replaced cv joint or do you have to buy whole shaft assembly ?

 

[Rcflyer330]

Noticed a vibration coming from under middle to front of ex, tried to find if i could replace the cv joint on this shaft but can't seem to find one, local parts stores only list whole shaft assembly, has any one just replaced cv joint or do you have to buy whole shaft assembly ?

Just for clairfication are you talking about the axle shafts that go from the differental to the wheels or the drive shafts going between the transfer case and differentials?

 

[richardodie2]

Just for clairfication are you talking about the axle shafts that go from the differental to the wheels or the drive shafts going between the transfer case and differentials?

the drive shaft from transfer case to diff

 

[loooney2ns]

I just checked the parts catalog. Ford only sells it as a complete shaft. The front U-Joint is replaceable, however.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Make sure you don’t buy one of the cheap joints, or you’ll be buying it again, soon. Same for the compete prop shafts.

 

[Ruddy]

Curious, is this spinning all the time, even when you are not in 4WD mode?

 

[ThunderbirdSport]

Curious, is this spinning all the time, even when you are not in 4WD mode?

Yes it is. There's no disconnection from the wheels, as there would be on a vehicle with manual hubs..

 

[imp]

Noticed a vibration coming from under middle to front of ex, tried to find if i could replace the cv joint on this shaft but can't seem to find one, local parts stores only list whole shaft assembly, has any one just replaced cv joint or do you have to buy whole shaft assembly ?

The CV is a welded assembly affixed to the rear (t-case) end of the front shaft. Thus, a "partial guts" ineffective) replacement only is possible. Mine has 170K on it, still OK.

 

[Mbrooks420]

The entire joint can be replaced at a driveline shop by welding a new assembly on and rebalancing.

 

[pami9899]

Noticed a vibration coming from under middle to front of ex, tried to find if i could replace the cv joint on this shaft but can't seem to find one, local parts stores only list whole shaft assembly, has any one just replaced cv joint or do you have to buy whole shaft assembly ?

why are replacing the front driveshaft?what was the problem?did it fix it?

 

[Mbrooks420]

why are replacing the front driveshaft?what was the problem?did it fix it?

vibrations.

 

[94Eddie]

why are replacing the front driveshaft?what was the problem?did it fix it?

Why do you keep responding to old threads? Are you trolling?

 

[pami9899]

Why do you keep responding to old threads? Are you trolling?

I'm not trolling, I'm looking for answer for what's going on my truck, I'm going through a similar thing

 

[94Eddie]

I'm not trolling, I'm looking for answer for what's going on my truck, I'm going through a similar thing

Have you tried posting direct questions? You might get better responses.