I assume that your tribute is the same as my 2002 Escape, and I assume you're asking about the front axle. The axle is held to the hub by a large nut. After the nut is removed, you may need to press the axle out of the hub, because the spline on the shaft has a slight helix or twist to lock it to the hub. You'll need a special puller from an auotparts store, or you can try to carefully tap the axle out. Excessive tapping on the axle can damage the bearing. If you try tapping, thread the nut on until the threads are fully engaged (but not clamped). Hold a piece of wood on the end of the axle/nut and hit that with a hammer. Good luck.
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