Troutman Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 I am not finding much information on the internet about the cv axle seal replacement. Like no videos or pictures. My question is, do these not go bad? Or is it the end of the axle that goes bad? I am not sure what the piece is called, but it seems like a seal cover or protector? Does this part make the seal leak if it is damage? This is the drivers side of my 2013 ford edge 3.5. I am in the process of replacing the cx axle and I was able to buy a replacement seal from Ford. it should be easy to replace. I just understand why no body has any videos out there of doing this type of repair. Any help for me or anybody else would be greatly appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 The reason why you don't find that is because most don't bother replacing them because the complete half-shaft needs to be removed and disassembled to install the new bellows seal - typically by the time these seals need replacement its time for new half-shafts. Post the part number of photo of the seal so that we can be sure what you're referring to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycrist Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 If you are talking about the bellows on the end, I used to rebuild or replace those. I even built a band tightening tool from a jack handle from a Ford Maverick and a bolt and nut.(One may now buy the tool) To replace the axle boot. Cut off the bands and cut off the boot. After removing as much grease as possible. Some axles are held in with a snap ring that compresses into a recess of the axle, while some have an external snap ring that must be expanded after removal from the center section. If internal snap ring, a quick jerk will separate the axle from the stub axle like one removed the axle from the transmission. If not, the procedure to remove the cage and ball bearings are the same. Rotate the cage until a ball can be removed. Do the rest of the balls and separate the cage. Clean the grease out and inspect for wear on the stub axle and the balls. I did this garbage when a rebuilt was hundreds of $$$ way back then, or way over $1500 now! But, for under $100 for a rebuilt, I would not mess with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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