How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2003 Ford Escape?

A safe servicing and repairing process for the driveshaft requires placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL position with secure elevation. Disassemble the ground strap bolt while being cautious to discard all parts used for pinion yoke and replacing them with new ones. The replacement yoke strap bolts include a longer head design though they can replace any pinion bolt in their position. Mark the pinion along with the yoke to the rear of the driveshaft before you take out the bolts and discard the straps. New CV joint bolts and washers should be installed on front driveshafts because installing used components could damage the vehicle. Replace the six front driveshaft to power take-off bolts and washers by discarding them all. Two workers should help in the process of removing the driveshaft while removing the center bearing nuts. Install fresh bolts and straps for the center U-joint since reusing them would result in harmful damage. Before discarding bolts and caps from the front driveshaft install an index mark on the center bearing. Drive vibration that happens following completion requires shaft indexing. The installation process should be performed by following the original removal steps backwards.

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2003 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 5L8Z-3A427-C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-3A427-DA, YL8Z-3A427-DA
- Base No.: 3B436A
- Item Weight: 15.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.6 x 4.9 x 5.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L8Z-3A427-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 6L8Z-3A428-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left, Front Right; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L8Z-3A428-B, TX-470, TX-316, YL8Z-3A428-AA, TX-539, TX-317, 6L8Z-3A428-A, 5L8Z-3A428-AB, YL8Z-3A428-BA
- Base No.: 3B436
- Item Weight: 16.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.3 x 4.8 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L8Z-3A428-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side
Part Number: YL8Z-3A427-FE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Base No.: 3A427
- Item Weight: 16.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.1 x 29.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: YL8Z-3A427-FE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Drive Shaft Assembly, Rear
Part Number: 7L8Z-4R602-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Drive Shaft Center Support; Driveshaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 6L8Z-4R602-B
- Base No.: 4R602
- Item Weight: 37.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 15.4 x 6.4 x 3.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 7L8Z-4R602-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Drive Shaft, Rear
Part Number: 2L8Z-4R602-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2L8Z-4R602-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

2003 Ford Escape Drive Shaft

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2003 Ford Escape Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2003 Ford Escape?
A: A safe servicing and repairing process for the driveshaft requires placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL position with secure elevation. Disassemble the ground strap bolt while being cautious to discard all parts used for pinion yoke and replacing them with new ones. The replacement yoke strap bolts include a longer head design though they can replace any pinion bolt in their position. Mark the pinion along with the yoke to the rear of the driveshaft before you take out the bolts and discard the straps. New CV joint bolts and washers should be installed on front driveshafts because installing used components could damage the vehicle. Replace the six front driveshaft to power take-off bolts and washers by discarding them all. Two workers should help in the process of removing the driveshaft while removing the center bearing nuts. Install fresh bolts and straps for the center U-joint since reusing them would result in harmful damage. Before discarding bolts and caps from the front driveshaft install an index mark on the center bearing. Drive vibration that happens following completion requires shaft indexing. The installation process should be performed by following the original removal steps backwards.