Haha sounds like a parts guy if I’ve ever heard one. Never replaced them on any of my cars and 200k miles without an issue. If you’re a ford engineer I’m Batman.
I did not get an alignment and had no issues. You’re not changing the length of anything if you’re using an oem replacement. If the tie rod or other suspension pieces also need to be replaced, it might be a good idea to
Weird question. When I get up to about 50 mph the front end starts shaking and I believe the axle popped out of the transmission. But it still moved forward just a loud grinding sound. But when I went to tow it it hit a bump and it stopped making the noise almost like the bump reseated the shaft. Is there any reason it could be doing this? It only pops out once I get up to 50 mph
5 bolts and mine practically fell out. 32mm cv joint bolt, 2 strut to pillar bolts and 2-12mm cv joint clamp bolts by inner cv joint cup next to transmission. I got lucky out appears.
Nice! Without pulling the whole knuckle out I couldn’t separate them from inside the trans, but easy is easy. I’m currently pulling the transmission and it took 24 minutes to get both axles out, starting with wheels on the car - no lift. It’s easy once you practice for sure!
You don’t have to drain it through the plug, but as soon as the axle comes out it will pour out. I’m not sure how much would drain out, I imagine all of it since it’s at a low point in the trans.
I pulled the axle to replace the transmission and put all the old stuff back together. Ran it for another 20k miles without an issue. They may come with new axles but ask the parts shop
@@gapperformanceI ask because I just did the wheel hub with bearings and did not put the spacer back in since the rubber coated side was tore up. Haven't had an issue
easy trick on the lug nut,,, no hammering required.. just punch a hole thuo the center of the lug nut... it a thin cover of aluminum,, then with some needle nose plyers.. just rip/ remove the aluminum cover off the steel part of the lug nuts... then replace all the nut, not with ford nuts.. same problem later on..i have ' spline drive ' lug nuts on my 14 fusion.. no problem after that..
This is very true. I just bought Dorman replacements from Oreillys and tightened them without air tools and never had another issue. I prefer to just take them off instead of pulling the covers off. Shame on ford for doing that to so many vehicles lol
It shouldn’t. The overall length of the shaft doesn’t really wear down so it shouldn’t change anything about the way the car drives. I never did it and it drove like a charm after. Good luck with the swap out!
I changed my passenger side CV shaft without draining any transmission fluid. Only a few drops came out while I was changing it. Everything seemed to go smooth, I thought I got the new one in without any issues. After I test drove it then parked it, I later noticed transmission fluid under the transmission and it appears to be coming out where the new CV joint went in. Do I need to take it back apart and replace the seal? Or did some fluid just accumulate where the shaft goes in and spill out on the test drive?
I’m not sure, mine immediately started draining fluid out when I pulled the axle. Didn’t leak after the swap out. I’d make sure it’s properly filled with trans fluid and then wipe up the leaks and monitor it. Shouldn’t be leaking now unless the seal was bad before
Nope, it has a small ring on the end of the axle, but you just have to wrestle it out, which sucks. Make sure that ring is in good condition before replacing it. Ford workshop manual says to replace the little ringclip, but I’ve left them alone without an issue.
On the passenger side, on the inner shaft, where it goes into the transmition. Do you remember what kind of seal was there?? I have a bad leak at that point. Its at the 7:13 point in your video. When you pulled the axle out of the tranny. What kind of seal is there? If you recall, i know it was a year ago. Lol
Those are called transmission output shaft seals I believe. I replaced them on a fiesta on my channel, but the process should be the same. Take a little wrangling, but easy when the axles are out
@chrisdutra80 driver and passenger side is almost always different in the fords I’ve worked on. Mainly because on a FWD car the transmission is always mounted off the side of the motor.
Yes otherwise it will come out from where the axle is removed and spill all over you. Also with the fluid still in, might be some resistance/suction on the axle
For re installation make sure you have someone underneath the car start them into the trans side. Another person can stand on the outside and gently push/wiggle and with some effort they’ll pop all the way back in. For the trans fill, there is a little weep hole right by the drivers side axle on the transmission, take the bolt out and fill the trans from the fill cap on the very top until it comes out the weep hole. Let it continue to pour out until it stops and cap it. Then repeat the process when it’s level with the car running. Several videos for the trans fluid change which is why I did not make one. Please feel free to ask any other questions and subscribe to help us out so I can do videos full time some day haha
this video made doing this so easy thank you. I got this done in under 1.5 hours with the video
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Planning on tackling this repair this weekend, hope all goes well
@vmaine94 I’ll keep my eye open for comments, good luck! Should be easy enough
FYI those splined bolts holding the strut to the knuckle are suppose to be replaced with service bolts Source: am ford engineer
Haha sounds like a parts guy if I’ve ever heard one. Never replaced them on any of my cars and 200k miles without an issue. If you’re a ford engineer I’m Batman.
15/16 socket 6 side for the nut side & 13/16 or 21
Man thank you 🙏🏻
This was super helpful thank you so much for the video!!
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Do you have to get an alignment done after you remove it this way?
I did not get an alignment and had no issues. You’re not changing the length of anything if you’re using an oem replacement. If the tie rod or other suspension pieces also need to be replaced, it might be a good idea to
Weird question. When I get up to about 50 mph the front end starts shaking and I believe the axle popped out of the transmission. But it still moved forward just a loud grinding sound. But when I went to tow it it hit a bump and it stopped making the noise almost like the bump reseated the shaft. Is there any reason it could be doing this? It only pops out once I get up to 50 mph
Is the circlip still in the axle on the transmission side? If that broke or came out it could be causing the issue.
@@gapperformancehow would you check to see if the clip is still there? Would it require pulling the axle?
Unfortunately yes. It’s the little clip that is responsible for keeping the axle properly seated into the transmission.
You did a great job bro. Thank you
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5 bolts and mine practically fell out. 32mm cv joint bolt, 2 strut to pillar bolts and 2-12mm cv joint clamp bolts by inner cv joint cup next to transmission. I got lucky out appears.
Nice! Without pulling the whole knuckle out I couldn’t separate them from inside the trans, but easy is easy. I’m currently pulling the transmission and it took 24 minutes to get both axles out, starting with wheels on the car - no lift. It’s easy once you practice for sure!
Do you need to drain the trans fluid prior removal? Could it be done without draining and adding a bit of fluid after?
You don’t have to drain it through the plug, but as soon as the axle comes out it will pour out. I’m not sure how much would drain out, I imagine all of it since it’s at a low point in the trans.
Are those spacers for the wheel bearings and axles throw aways or did you put them back on? Or do they come with new axles?
I pulled the axle to replace the transmission and put all the old stuff back together. Ran it for another 20k miles without an issue. They may come with new axles but ask the parts shop
@@gapperformanceI ask because I just did the wheel hub with bearings and did not put the spacer back in since the rubber coated side was tore up. Haven't had an issue
easy trick on the lug nut,,, no hammering required.. just punch a hole thuo the center of the lug nut... it a thin cover of aluminum,, then with some needle nose plyers.. just rip/ remove the aluminum cover off the steel part of the lug nuts... then replace all the nut, not with ford nuts.. same problem later on..i have ' spline drive ' lug nuts on my 14 fusion.. no problem after that..
This is very true. I just bought Dorman replacements from Oreillys and tightened them without air tools and never had another issue. I prefer to just take them off instead of pulling the covers off. Shame on ford for doing that to so many vehicles lol
@@gapperformanceit’s super annoying at work 🤣
Hi so after changing shaft does vehicle need to do re wheel alignment?
It shouldn’t. The overall length of the shaft doesn’t really wear down so it shouldn’t change anything about the way the car drives. I never did it and it drove like a charm after. Good luck with the swap out!
Does the car need to be in neutral or park while pulling out the driver side axle? Or does it not matter?
I always leave the transmission in neutral but no it shouldn’t matter. With this I’m pretty sure it was in park
I changed my passenger side CV shaft without draining any transmission fluid. Only a few drops came out while I was changing it. Everything seemed to go smooth, I thought I got the new one in without any issues. After I test drove it then parked it, I later noticed transmission fluid under the transmission and it appears to be coming out where the new CV joint went in. Do I need to take it back apart and replace the seal? Or did some fluid just accumulate where the shaft goes in and spill out on the test drive?
I’m not sure, mine immediately started draining fluid out when I pulled the axle. Didn’t leak after the swap out. I’d make sure it’s properly filled with trans fluid and then wipe up the leaks and monitor it. Shouldn’t be leaking now unless the seal was bad before
So was there no lock or anything holding the driver side axle in?
Nope, it has a small ring on the end of the axle, but you just have to wrestle it out, which sucks. Make sure that ring is in good condition before replacing it. Ford workshop manual says to replace the little ringclip, but I’ve left them alone without an issue.
On the passenger side, on the inner shaft, where it goes into the transmition. Do you remember what kind of seal was there?? I have a bad leak at that point. Its at the 7:13 point in your video. When you pulled the axle out of the tranny. What kind of seal is there? If you recall, i know it was a year ago. Lol
Those are called transmission output shaft seals I believe. I replaced them on a fiesta on my channel, but the process should be the same. Take a little wrangling, but easy when the axles are out
Great vid
Thank you!
Great job
What type of engine on this fusion ?🤔
It’s the 1.5 liter Dragon engine - 2014
Now I have more questions than answers! I was hoping to find out if my 2020 ford fusion would need an alignment after I replace both cv axles!
Shouldn’t need an alignment. I never did and it worked out great! The shaft size shouldn’t change at all if you have oem replacements
Question. I just did this but i didnt have the brakes pressed. What problems does it cause if i removed the nut without doing that
It mostly likely means the car was in gear or you had the front wheels on the ground. I just forgot to break mine loose fiest
We're your output shaft seals still good after you reinstalled the CV axles?
Yes they were okay. I did knock them out on my fiesta when I did them because they were weeping down the axles prior to pulling them.
What’s the axle strap bolt torque specs?? I’m doing it right now
Nice and snug. Never torqued them ever
@@gapperformance gotcha ended up doing the same thing I said click to myself lol
Does this replacement video apply to the Ford Fusion energy vehicles I have a 2016?
I don’t think the axles are any different, but I couldn’t tell you for sure.
@@gapperformancedriver side is different if your 8th digit is a "U" passenger side is the same as the others
@chrisdutra80 driver and passenger side is almost always different in the fords I’ve worked on. Mainly because on a FWD car the transmission is always mounted off the side of the motor.
Do you have to drain the fluid?
Yes otherwise it will come out from where the axle is removed and spill all over you. Also with the fluid still in, might be some resistance/suction on the axle
How do you re fill the transmission and are there any snags or tips for re you installing the axels?
For re installation make sure you have someone underneath the car start them into the trans side. Another person can stand on the outside and gently push/wiggle and with some effort they’ll pop all the way back in. For the trans fill, there is a little weep hole right by the drivers side axle on the transmission, take the bolt out and fill the trans from the fill cap on the very top until it comes out the weep hole. Let it continue to pour out until it stops and cap it. Then repeat the process when it’s level with the car running.
Several videos for the trans fluid change which is why I did not make one. Please feel free to ask any other questions and subscribe to help us out so I can do videos full time some day haha
The years don't match up in the title vs. the video..
Haha my bad it’s all for the same generation of fusion.
Thanks i got it done with the help of this video! Agreed about the lug nuts. Those caps suck.
I’ve never had any issues with other cars, but ford went sooooo cheap across the board with theirs