How to remove and replace the front CV joint and Axle Shaft on a Ford Explorer?

To remove the front wheels, loosen the lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove front brake calipers, locking hubs, wheel bearings, and locknuts. Take out the spindle by tapping it and get rid of the spindle seat. The shaft and joint assembly should be pulled out from left side. On the right side, remove the clamps, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft and pull out the shaft and joint assembly. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment. Clean the spindle bore and install a new bearing and seal. To replace axleshaft assembly universal joint, remove snap-rings, and proceed as for driveshaft universal joints. Press slinger onto spindle, install rubber boot with clamps on stub shaft slip yoke to reassemble. Slide through knuckle shaft and joint assembly engaging splines. Install splash shield, spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, brake caliper, and front wheels.

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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: 6L2Z-3A428-AA
$108.57 MSRP: $179.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-3A428-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: 6L2Z-3A427-AA
$129.80 MSRP: $214.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-3A427-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: DB5Z-3B436-A
$256.51 MSRP: $412.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-3B436-H
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-P
$239.56 MSRP: $385.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BB5Z-3B436-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2017 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-Q
$206.87 MSRP: $383.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BB5Z-3B436-Z
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2017 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-N
$246.34 MSRP: $396.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BB5Z-3B436-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2017 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-S
$256.51 MSRP: $412.73
You Save: $156.22 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-3B436-H
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-R
$221.48 MSRP: $356.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-3B436-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-H
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-3B436-E, TX-573
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-L
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Multiple Replacement Required Due To Bearing Orientation Being Opposite Of The Original
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-M
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Multiple Replacement Required Due To Bearing Orientation Being Opposite Of The Original
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Manufacturer Note: Multiple Replacement Required Due To Bearing Orientation Being Opposite Of The Original
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-F
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-G
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Multiple Replacement Required Due To Bearing Orientation Being Opposite Of The Original
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-J
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Multiple Replacement Required Due To Bearing Orientation Being Opposite Of The Original
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: BB5Z-3B436-K
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: F57Z-3B436-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Ford Explorer CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and replace the front CV joint and Axle Shaft on a Ford Explorer?
A: To remove the front wheels, loosen the lug nuts and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove front brake calipers, locking hubs, Wheel Bearings, and locknuts. Take out the spindle by tapping it and get rid of the spindle seat. The shaft and joint assembly should be pulled out from left side. On the right side, remove the clamps, slide the rubber boot onto the stub shaft and pull out the shaft and joint assembly. For spindle bearing and oil seal replacement, remove the bearing and oil seal with a slide hammer and puller attachment. Clean the spindle bore and install a new bearing and seal. To replace axleshaft assembly universal joint, remove snap-rings, and proceed as for driveshaft universal joints. Press slinger onto spindle, install rubber boot with clamps on stub shaft slip yoke to reassemble. Slide through knuckle shaft and joint assembly engaging splines. Install splash shield, spindle, wheel bearings, locking hubs, brake caliper, and front wheels.

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