this video made doing this so easy thank you. I got this done in under 1.5 hours with the video
@gapperformance
2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help you! Please help me back with the subscribe! :)
@vmaine94
Ай бұрын
Planning on tackling this repair this weekend, hope all goes well
@gapperformance
Ай бұрын
@vmaine94 I’ll keep my eye open for comments, good luck! Should be easy enough
@Shiesty4302
6 ай бұрын
Weird question. When I get up to about 50 mph the front end starts shaking and I believe the axle popped out of the transmission. But it still moved forward just a loud grinding sound. But when I went to tow it it hit a bump and it stopped making the noise almost like the bump reseated the shaft. Is there any reason it could be doing this? It only pops out once I get up to 50 mph
@gapperformance
6 ай бұрын
Is the circlip still in the axle on the transmission side? If that broke or came out it could be causing the issue.
@Shiesty4302
5 ай бұрын
@@gapperformancehow would you check to see if the clip is still there? Would it require pulling the axle?
@gapperformance
5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately yes. It’s the little clip that is responsible for keeping the axle properly seated into the transmission.
@blakemccarter5492
7 ай бұрын
This was super helpful thank you so much for the video!!
@gapperformance
7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help, please help me back with the sub!
@XIVProdigyz
9 ай бұрын
Do you need to drain the trans fluid prior removal? Could it be done without draining and adding a bit of fluid after?
@gapperformance
9 ай бұрын
You don’t have to drain it through the plug, but as soon as the axle comes out it will pour out. I’m not sure how much would drain out, I imagine all of it since it’s at a low point in the trans.
@kylegolladay3868
4 ай бұрын
Do you have to get an alignment done after you remove it this way?
@gapperformance
4 ай бұрын
I did not get an alignment and had no issues. You’re not changing the length of anything if you’re using an oem replacement. If the tie rod or other suspension pieces also need to be replaced, it might be a good idea to
@LiterallyJesusChrist
6 ай бұрын
I changed my passenger side CV shaft without draining any transmission fluid. Only a few drops came out while I was changing it. Everything seemed to go smooth, I thought I got the new one in without any issues. After I test drove it then parked it, I later noticed transmission fluid under the transmission and it appears to be coming out where the new CV joint went in. Do I need to take it back apart and replace the seal? Or did some fluid just accumulate where the shaft goes in and spill out on the test drive?
@gapperformance
6 ай бұрын
I’m not sure, mine immediately started draining fluid out when I pulled the axle. Didn’t leak after the swap out. I’d make sure it’s properly filled with trans fluid and then wipe up the leaks and monitor it. Shouldn’t be leaking now unless the seal was bad before
@jonybegood1000
7 ай бұрын
You did a great job bro. Thank you
@gapperformance
7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help, please help the channel back with the sub!
@antonilaynez6609
4 сағат бұрын
I’m replacing the CV Axle on the passenger side of a 2014 Ford Fusion, would I have too still drain the transmission fluid, before removing the CV Axle on the passenger side ??
@gapperformance
3 сағат бұрын
Typically the transmission fluid will leak out regardless of which side you’re pulling out.
@antonilaynez6609
3 сағат бұрын
@@gapperformance damn. Alright thanks man i appreciate your advice & this video 👍🏼👌🏼
@bobomomo3764
Жыл бұрын
Great job What type of engine on this fusion ?🤔
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
It’s the 1.5 liter Dragon engine - 2014
@JamesMcgarry-ds9nk
4 ай бұрын
Does the car need to be in neutral or park while pulling out the driver side axle? Or does it not matter?
@gapperformance
4 ай бұрын
I always leave the transmission in neutral but no it shouldn’t matter. With this I’m pretty sure it was in park
@knockywigglesworth1909
Жыл бұрын
15/16 socket 6 side for the nut side & 13/16 or 21
@josediazasmr6014
Жыл бұрын
Man thank you 🙏🏻
@OmarHermosilloJimenez
3 ай бұрын
Are those spacers for the wheel bearings and axles throw aways or did you put them back on? Or do they come with new axles?
@gapperformance
3 ай бұрын
I pulled the axle to replace the transmission and put all the old stuff back together. Ran it for another 20k miles without an issue. They may come with new axles but ask the parts shop
@OmarHermosilloJimenez
3 ай бұрын
@@gapperformanceI ask because I just did the wheel hub with bearings and did not put the spacer back in since the rubber coated side was tore up. Haven't had an issue
@johnmejia573
Ай бұрын
I completely forgot to put the drivers side spacer on, passenger side spacer is back on but I'm hearing a click when i go from stopped and when coming to a stop, I've heard missing spacer will cause that click, is this true? Going to put it back on later to see if it fixes the clicks
@josediazasmr6014
Жыл бұрын
So was there no lock or anything holding the driver side axle in?
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
Nope, it has a small ring on the end of the axle, but you just have to wrestle it out, which sucks. Make sure that ring is in good condition before replacing it. Ford workshop manual says to replace the little ringclip, but I’ve left them alone without an issue.
@JoshJones420
Жыл бұрын
Now I have more questions than answers! I was hoping to find out if my 2020 ford fusion would need an alignment after I replace both cv axles!
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t need an alignment. I never did and it worked out great! The shaft size shouldn’t change at all if you have oem replacements
@kk141289
Жыл бұрын
Hi so after changing shaft does vehicle need to do re wheel alignment?
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
It shouldn’t. The overall length of the shaft doesn’t really wear down so it shouldn’t change anything about the way the car drives. I never did it and it drove like a charm after. Good luck with the swap out!
@anthonycarchidi2579
7 ай бұрын
On the passenger side, on the inner shaft, where it goes into the transmition. Do you remember what kind of seal was there?? I have a bad leak at that point. Its at the 7:13 point in your video. When you pulled the axle out of the tranny. What kind of seal is there? If you recall, i know it was a year ago. Lol
@gapperformance
7 ай бұрын
Those are called transmission output shaft seals I believe. I replaced them on a fiesta on my channel, but the process should be the same. Take a little wrangling, but easy when the axles are out
@joeanderson444
Жыл бұрын
5 bolts and mine practically fell out. 32mm cv joint bolt, 2 strut to pillar bolts and 2-12mm cv joint clamp bolts by inner cv joint cup next to transmission. I got lucky out appears.
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Without pulling the whole knuckle out I couldn’t separate them from inside the trans, but easy is easy. I’m currently pulling the transmission and it took 24 minutes to get both axles out, starting with wheels on the car - no lift. It’s easy once you practice for sure!
@chrisdutra80
6 ай бұрын
We're your output shaft seals still good after you reinstalled the CV axles?
@gapperformance
6 ай бұрын
Yes they were okay. I did knock them out on my fiesta when I did them because they were weeping down the axles prior to pulling them.
@nolansmokes
6 ай бұрын
What’s the axle strap bolt torque specs?? I’m doing it right now
@gapperformance
6 ай бұрын
Nice and snug. Never torqued them ever
@nolansmokes
6 ай бұрын
@@gapperformance gotcha ended up doing the same thing I said click to myself lol
@gb342002
Жыл бұрын
Question. I just did this but i didnt have the brakes pressed. What problems does it cause if i removed the nut without doing that
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
It mostly likely means the car was in gear or you had the front wheels on the ground. I just forgot to break mine loose fiest
@antoinecarter1358
Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jwhit31995
7 ай бұрын
Do you have to drain the fluid?
@gapperformance
7 ай бұрын
Yes otherwise it will come out from where the axle is removed and spill all over you. Also with the fluid still in, might be some resistance/suction on the axle
@johnpfeiffer1973
Жыл бұрын
Does this replacement video apply to the Ford Fusion energy vehicles I have a 2016?
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think the axles are any different, but I couldn’t tell you for sure.
@chrisdutra80
6 ай бұрын
@@gapperformancedriver side is different if your 8th digit is a "U" passenger side is the same as the others
@gapperformance
6 ай бұрын
@chrisdutra80 driver and passenger side is almost always different in the fords I’ve worked on. Mainly because on a FWD car the transmission is always mounted off the side of the motor.
@Nemoleah
Жыл бұрын
How do you re fill the transmission and are there any snags or tips for re you installing the axels?
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
For re installation make sure you have someone underneath the car start them into the trans side. Another person can stand on the outside and gently push/wiggle and with some effort they’ll pop all the way back in. For the trans fill, there is a little weep hole right by the drivers side axle on the transmission, take the bolt out and fill the trans from the fill cap on the very top until it comes out the weep hole. Let it continue to pour out until it stops and cap it. Then repeat the process when it’s level with the car running. Several videos for the trans fluid change which is why I did not make one. Please feel free to ask any other questions and subscribe to help us out so I can do videos full time some day haha
@randellgribben9772
7 ай бұрын
easy trick on the lug nut,,, no hammering required.. just punch a hole thuo the center of the lug nut... it a thin cover of aluminum,, then with some needle nose plyers.. just rip/ remove the aluminum cover off the steel part of the lug nuts... then replace all the nut, not with ford nuts.. same problem later on..i have ' spline drive ' lug nuts on my 14 fusion.. no problem after that..
@gapperformance
7 ай бұрын
This is very true. I just bought Dorman replacements from Oreillys and tightened them without air tools and never had another issue. I prefer to just take them off instead of pulling the covers off. Shame on ford for doing that to so many vehicles lol
@ZayRL7l0
5 ай бұрын
@@gapperformanceit’s super annoying at work 🤣
@klarque420
3 ай бұрын
FYI those splined bolts holding the strut to the knuckle are suppose to be replaced with service bolts Source: am ford engineer
@gapperformance
3 ай бұрын
Haha sounds like a parts guy if I’ve ever heard one. Never replaced them on any of my cars and 200k miles without an issue. If you’re a ford engineer I’m Batman.
@gb342002
Жыл бұрын
The years don't match up in the title vs. the video..
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
Haha my bad it’s all for the same generation of fusion.
@gb342002
Жыл бұрын
Thanks i got it done with the help of this video! Agreed about the lug nuts. Those caps suck.
@gapperformance
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never had any issues with other cars, but ford went sooooo cheap across the board with theirs
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