How to Service the Drive Shaft on 2004 Ford Escape?

The initial step to service the drive/propeller shaft involves making sure the exhaust system has cooled down to protect from personal injuries in the area of catalytic converters. Place the selector lever in NEUTRAL then raise the vehicle while providing support to it. Disconnect the ground strap bolt while being cautious to discard both bolt and strap components from the pinion yoke operation and replacing them with new ones. The head size of replacement yoke strap bolts exceeds the production bolts but the longer head pinion bolts function at both installation positions. Index-mark the pinion along with the yoke to determine the rear position of the driveshaft before discarding the rear portion of the universal joint caps and bolts and straps. New CV joint bolts and washers should be installed on the front driveshaft to stop vehicle damage from occurring. The installation requires removing six front power take-off bolts and washers from the driveshaft so discard them in the end. A helper should assist when removing the driveshaft along with the center bearing nuts. New bolts and straps should be utilized for the center U-joint installation as they protect against potential damage. Mark the index points on the front driveshaft center bearing and afterward remove all its bolts and their caps. Motorists needing to index the driveshaft following installation should perform this operation. The completion of this procedure requires following the opposite method used for removal.

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2004 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 2004 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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2004 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 2004 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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2004 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 2004 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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2004 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 2004 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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2004 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 2004 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

2004 Ford Escape Drive Shaft

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2004 Ford Escape Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: How to Service the Drive Shaft on 2004 Ford Escape?
A: The initial step to service the drive/propeller shaft involves making sure the exhaust system has cooled down to protect from personal injuries in the area of catalytic converters. Place the selector lever in NEUTRAL then raise the vehicle while providing support to it. Disconnect the ground strap bolt while being cautious to discard both bolt and strap components from the pinion yoke operation and replacing them with new ones. The head size of replacement yoke strap bolts exceeds the production bolts but the longer head pinion bolts function at both installation positions. Index-mark the pinion along with the yoke to determine the rear position of the driveshaft before discarding the rear portion of the universal joint caps and bolts and straps. New CV joint bolts and washers should be installed on the front driveshaft to stop vehicle damage from occurring. The installation requires removing six front power take-off bolts and washers from the driveshaft so discard them in the end. A helper should assist when removing the driveshaft along with the center bearing nuts. New bolts and straps should be utilized for the center U-joint installation as they protect against potential damage. Mark the index points on the front driveshaft center bearing and afterward remove all its bolts and their caps. Motorists needing to index the driveshaft following installation should perform this operation. The completion of this procedure requires following the opposite method used for removal.