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Sammy Arroyo Posted on Jan 12, 2017

Can I remove the front drive shaft and drive without them on a AWD 03 Escalade?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 ford explorer AWD front drive shaft problem...

Try getting a free quote from several reputable shops before deciding to throw down your money on something your not certain of. Im not dissing your mechanic by any means, it doesnt cost anything to get another opinion or two or three....Its your money!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 08, 2009

SOURCE: front hub is stuck to knuckle.

spray with penetrating oil and let sit. hit with a big hammer. if it still will not come loose remove knuckle and use a press to remove bearing.

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Bobby Memory

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2009

SOURCE: how to remove cv drive shaft on 03 kia spectra

jack up the vehicle on the frame or on the body lip not on the front suspension take the lower ball joint loose and remove the axle nut and push the axle out of the knuckle and tie the knuckle up out of the way then you can take a pry bar and pry the axle out of the transmission being careful not to damage the seal. then reinstall new axle in reverse order

Testimonial: "i have done all that but can't get it to break free of trans any ideas i have tried prying and yanking thanks for your help"

6bta

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2009

SOURCE: front drive shaft/transfer case removal 03 chevy trailblazer 4wd

Sounds like you got it. They are heavy and ocward (spelling?). As for the front drive shaft take the bolts out and give it a couple of wacks with a dead blow hammer then slide it out. Maybe a few days before hand give it a good spray down with wd40 or like product. Also when you get to the last bolt for the t-case to trans loosen it half way then put a drain bucket under it and seperate it a little and let the trans fluid drain some, or you will be wearing it.

ryancrf

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2011

SOURCE: 97 ford explorer awd bad right front cv joint

No, never drive without cv shafts, i tried it and my wheel bearing blew apart and I lost a wheel after driving for 10 miles

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97 ford explorer awd bad right front cv joint

Yes you can, If you have taken the front drive shaft off, you can even still drive with the CV joint in place till you want to remove it. You may get some vibration around corners till you replace the CV joint or remove it totally.
But if your going to remove it, might as well wait till you have the replacement so you only do the job once. I had a Bad CV joint on a AWD Chevy van and did the same thing so i could still use it, and then replaced the CV joint when the weather got better.
Good luck and hope this helps.
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