adworden Report post Posted May 19, 2020 2007 Edge SEL AWD. Trying to get the passenger axle out to replace the outer boot. Got the hub off, knuckle off, etc. On the inboard side of the axle there's what appears to be a 'collar' around the shaft. Does this have to be taken off to remove the axle? Any helpful suggestions? Can't even see how to get a hammer up there. Car's taken apart, sitting on jack stands, wife is not very pleased... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezndo Report post Posted May 19, 2020 Just did the passenger side cv axle on my 2010 Raptor, I know, not the same vehicle. First, look at replacement axle on Rockauto for comparison. If it has a collar, then I would say don’t remove the one on yours. Secondly, I used a long chisel to tap on the axle to remove. If yours is anything like mine, it is just splined into the differential. Again, picture would help. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adworden Report post Posted May 19, 2020 This is the collar i am talking about. Looks like it's held on by 3 bolts. Does it have anything to do with holding the axle in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezndo Report post Posted May 20, 2020 Try to get a pry bar into that separation between the collar and the axle and see if the axle moves at all. If so, either continue with the pry bar or try to tap it out if you can. Look at a new axle for comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
