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How to remove a 2000 Taurus Halfshaft? - 9/23/2008 6:35:46 PM

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I have a 2000 Taurus Wagon with a AXOD Metric transaxle. I need to remove the drivers side halfshaft but don''t want to cause damage to the transaxle. The 2000 Ford Workshop manual seems to suggest that you put a slide hammer on the inboard CV joint and give it a whack. The Haynes manual says to insert a prybar or large screw driver between the inner CV joint housing and the transaxel case and pry just enough to release the circlip. The Ford Workshop Manual says the circlip is just on the right side.
I would like to hear the correct method from someone that has actually removed the drivers side halfshaft from a 2000 Taurus AXOD transaxel, and what kind of tool they used to dislodge it. Thanks!

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RE: How to remove a 2000 Taurus Halfshaft? - 9/24/2008 4:59:10 PM

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We have always used a large prybar and pried it out.

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RE: How to remove a 2000 Taurus Halfshaft? - 9/24/2008 7:09:53 PM

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I have a 2000 Taurus Wagon with a AXOD Metric transaxle. I need to remove the drivers side halfshaft but don''''t want to cause damage to the transaxle. The 2000 Ford Workshop manual seems to suggest that you put a slide hammer on the inboard CV joint and give it a whack. The Haynes manual says to insert a prybar or large screw driver between the inner CV joint housing and the transaxel case and pry just enough to release the circlip. The Ford Workshop Manual says the circlip is just on the right side.
I would like to hear the correct method from someone that has actually removed the drivers side halfshaft from a 2000 Taurus AXOD transaxel, and what kind of tool they used to dislodge it. Thanks!

Go with the Haynes recommendation...this is the most common way of quick, easy removal.

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RE: How to remove a 2000 Taurus Halfshaft? - 9/25/2008 9:23:34 AM

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I tried prying the halfshaft with a 16" tire iron but it did not move. How much force does it take to get the halfshaft to move? Also do you think there is a circlip on the drivers side? If so, how far do I have to move the half shaft to get the circlip out. This area is uncharted grounds for me!

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RE: How to remove a 2000 Taurus Halfshaft? - 9/25/2008 3:48:24 PM

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We use prybars that are about 4 foot long. Of course we have it on a lift where there is plenty of room.

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