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

In order to service the driveshaft, make sure the vehicle is in neutral and is safely elevated. Use new bolts and straps, all the bolts and straps, such as pinion yoke and CV joint. Components of index-mark prior to removal. When vibration is experienced after the installation, re-index the driveshaft. Installation is the same procedure in reverse.

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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 Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2003 Ford Escape?
A: In order to service the driveshaft, make sure the vehicle is in neutral and is safely elevated. Use new bolts and straps, all the bolts and straps, such as pinion yoke and CV joint. Components of index-mark prior to removal. When vibration is experienced after the installation, re-index the driveshaft. Installation is the same procedure in reverse.