Ford Edge ABS Issue FIXED! Front CV Axle Shaft Replacement

Follow along as Mike installs a new axle shaft assembly in a 2011 Ford Edge for an ABS wheel speed issue. This procedure, and ABS problem, are similar across the 2007-2014 Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKX, Mercury Mariner, and more. Rust causes the ABS tone ring to crack causing intermittent abs activation at low speeds. This video includes the step-by-step procedure with torque specs. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

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00:00 Introduction
01:15 Testing ABS Problem
03:02 Visual Inspection
06:40 Wheel Removal
08:20 Brake Removal
10:23 Ball Joint Disassembly
11:53 Remove Sway Bar Link
12:54 Axle Nut Removal
13:57 Remove Tie Rod End
15:50 CV Axle Removal
20:50 Axle Seal Replacement
25:10 Install New Axle
29:54 Torque Ball Joint
31:02 Torque Tie Rod End
32:20 Install Sway Bar Link
33:20 Torque Brakes
35:20 Torque Axle Nut
39:02 Verify Repair
40:02 Conclusion

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[bluejayoutpost]

Mike were all here to support you! When torquing the axal Nut one thing I have figured out is screw 2 lugnuts down on 2 studs then the prybar on them. That saves the thread. Another thing find vinal tubing that slides on 2 studs as well~Thanks Much

[colincollier]

I thought the saying "hope I ate my wheaties" was just an Aussie saying.
Good job Mike. I like to twist the caliper on the rotor after the mounting bolts are removed to push the pads back. It's quicker and no chance of marking the rotor or pads. I like your diagnostic skills & teaching. Always something to learn in this trade.

[mariafernandamartinez]

Keep up the job work And don’t ever get discouraged 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[salvadorgutierrezr]

Thank for teaching Mike step by step 🙏✌️👍

[terryharvey]

Good job Mike. Thanks. I usually pack a little grease in the seal to keep the spring from jumping out. Seems to work for me.

[mikedickman]

Great video, it's good to see that the pros even have trouble. Would have liked to see the complete seal installation. Thanks

[djosbun]

A very thorough walkthrough, Mike! I once had a younger tech ask me if a few small dabs of silicone or wheel bearing grease could be used to hold the spring on the seal but even though it was good thinking on his side I recommended that he not do that (and to just take extra care driving it in) since the silicone or grease, even at a small amount, could cause an issue with the clutch packs or other internal components.

[HouseCallAutoRepair]

Good video Mike. I suspect you were having an "off day", and things didn't go as planned.
Whenever an axle comes out that easy, I immediately check to see if the clip fell off inside the transmission.
I pack the back of the seal with grease to keep the internal spring from popping out as it did here. I use whatever I can find to uniformly tap on the outer edge of seal.
When I torque the axle nut, I insert a standard screwdriver through the caliper inspection hole, into the rotor vent ribs. (I'll break the screwdriver before hurting the rotor!)
However, the pry bar between the two studs is the safest, when using a lug nut on each stud, to draw the pry bar close to the base of the two studs.
I also really appreciate that you cover torque specs. (I'll be doing that also, as soon as I have shop data)

[lyletruckenmiller]

Just changed the axle on the wife’s 2011 ford edge. Drivers side front. Took me 7 hours start to finish. The biggest pain in the ass was the sway bar link. I had to cut it off. Other wise thanks for the great video!! Hopefully it doesn’t need an alignment!

[scuba]

great vid mike i usually try to seperate at the strut bolts if there are no cams... hey ive done that bushing in the case a couple times its a pain

[throttlethumb]

Great video. I like to use the flip sockets with the half sizes for them pesky Ford lug nuts they definitely save a lot of time and frustration

[anthonysova]

Hey Mike nice vid.Nice presentation.Does spraying down the tone ring with fluid film do harm or good? CHEERS

[michellesmith]

Mike that sensor ring is available from Ford! I replaced a few without replacing the axle. Ed

[wackey]

lovley job step by step instrection ill hit the like button for you TO

[sheerwillsurvival]

Great video. Got to say I love my Milwaukee electric tools. Man I wished they had them back when I worked as a technician in the 70-80s 🙂 . It was all hand or Air baby

[mikechiodetti]

Good repair Mike! I thought that axle shaft would give you trouble coming out of the transaxle but you got lucky.
Please use gloves on your hands.
What was the replacement axle shaft, Ford or aftermarket?
Another great video, keep 'em coming!

[calholli]

Be careful tightening that large shaft nut by pushing your torque wrench FORWARD like that (37:55) -- if it's a small enough car, you can push the car right off the hoist. Next time make sure you are parallel to the ground with your torque wrench, so you can pull DOWNWARD on it for the final torque spec.. You might be surprised how easily you can push a car off of a jack or jack stands-- or off of the hoist. Just kinda be mindful what direction you are pushing all that force.

[scientist]

This would show a missing tooth or even enlarged signal for cracked areas. This is easy diag because you can see the tone ring. In other cases you need a lab scope to confirm. This happens a lot in GM wheel bearings which are magnetic reluctors just behind it. Those magnetic reluctors tend to brake off and do something similar like this but more severe as the module things the wheels locked up, etc which simulates a tire slipping so it locks the opposite tire that is moving to control the vehicle, etc.

[robinsonsmotorcycleandauto]

That trans needs new fluid anyways by the time doing a seal or axle. I like to use a chain around lower control arm to pry them down fwiw. I always put a little grease on the spring of seal to hold it in place. I had to do that TSB before and that bushing is a pain without the tool

[davidzacc]

Is that Milwaukee impact really that good at busting rusted bolts and lug nuts loose?