2007 Escape CV Axle help

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Hey guys, I'm replacing the drivers side CV axle on my 07 escape ( XLT V6 model), I'm a bit confused because the axle I bought is roughly 4'' shorter than the one that came out. But in my research I'm seeing the same everywhere the length is "compressed". On the RockAuto website it says " 3/4 Shaft" More Information for MOTORCRAFT TX541

Am I missing something or did I order the wrong part? I measured the axle that came out of my escape and it was just under 30" long.
 

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I see part number 5L8Z-3A427-C as the part number for a V6 with that being the correct Motorcraft number.

Ive never heard them say they are "compressed" though. Is the outer CV joint have a deep shank? If so they may do it for installation assistance. I dont remember the last time i put in an Escape CV axle though. I think i did a million wheel bearings but never an axle.

Usually the replacement axles are within an inch or so though so 4" sounds like it might be the wrong one in the right box.

Post up some photos of the two.
 

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I see part number 5L8Z-3A427-C as the part number for a V6 with that being the correct Motorcraft number.

Ive never heard them say they are "compressed" though. Is the outer CV joint have a deep shank? If so they may do it for installation assistance. I dont remember the last time i put in an Escape CV axle though. I think i did a million wheel bearings but never an axle.

Usually the replacement axles are within an inch or so though so 4" sounds like it might be the wrong one in the right box.

Post up some photos of the two.
Kevin,

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by a deep shank?

In reference to the compressed length, More Information for CARDONE 662084 If you look at the details in this one, it's roughly in the middle " Compressed Length 26 7/16""


Edi: Pictures attached. Not sure if this is anything but I did pull on the CV axle and could that have possibly extended it to make it longer? You can see the boot on the factory piece stretched out. Also I checked the part number on the box and the tag on the axle and they all appear to be the same. Maybe when I pulled on the axle I messed it up lol.
 

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Kevin,

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by a deep shank?

In reference to the compressed length, More Information for CARDONE 662084 If you look at the details in this one, it's roughly in the middle " Compressed Length 26 7/16""

Edi: Pictures attached. Not sure if this is anything but I did pull on the CV axle and could that have possibly extended it to make it longer? You can see the boot on the factory piece stretched out. Also I checked the part number on the box and the tag on the axle and they all appear to be the same. Maybe when I pulled on the axle I messed it up lol.

Sorry i didnt respond earlier, weekend was insane. Anyways, the CV cup can sometimes have a longer exterior cup which allows for less deflection but an easier installation. Ford only did them on a few cars in the time i spent working on them. Namely i remember the Ford Cougar had one on the driver side.

From the pictures, and as stated by L8APEX, it seems that when you pulled the original CV shaft out the velocity joint came out far enough to pull from the CV cup which is why the boot is stretched to the max. Insert the velocity joint back(its 3 sided roller bearings that fit into 3 locations on the cup) into the cup on the original and recheck the length. They look to be the same once you do that.
 

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Sorry i didnt respond earlier, weekend was insane. Anyways, the CV cup can sometimes have a longer exterior cup which allows for less deflection but an easier installation. Ford only did them on a few cars in the time i spent working on them. Namely i remember the Ford Cougar had one on the driver side.

From the pictures, and as stated by L8APEX, it seems that when you pulled the original CV shaft out the velocity joint came out far enough to pull from the CV cup which is why the boot is stretched to the max. Insert the velocity joint back(its 3 sided roller bearings that fit into 3 locations on the cup) into the cup on the original and recheck the length. They look to be the same once you do that.

Don't worry about it Kevin, once L8APEX explained it I went ahead and installed the CV Axle, and have been driving it. I do appreciate your feedback, now I get to replace the passenger side lol.
 

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Hopefully you went ahead and did the wheel bearings? Best time to do it.
The passenger side has an extension from the transmission, besides that its the same.
 

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Hopefully you went ahead and did the wheel bearings? Best time to do it.
The passenger side has an extension from the transmission, besides that its the same.
I bought a whole new steering knuckle already assembled. That was the original plan but when I trying to push the CV axle out, I made a rookie mistake, left the axle nut on towards the end and smashed a few threads on the CV axle lol. I watched a few Youtube videos but thanks for the heads up!
 

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