Changing u-joints in the rear drive shaft of a 2006 Ford Escape. Why do I need to use new CV bolts and washers and new u-joint bolts and straps? I do not have new ones and am ready to reinstall.

Asked by RayCarr Aug 29, 2014 at 09:33 AM about the 2006 Ford Escape Limited AWD

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Changing u-joints in the rear drive shaft of a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Why do I need to use new CV bolts and washers and new u-joint bolts and straps? I do not have new ones and am ready to reinstall.

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T_S_T answered 10 years ago

It will not hurt to use the old one,s,as long as they are not stripped out.

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ba63 answered 10 years ago

I didn't change mine either, nor did I replace the center bearing, since both were fine. I just pressed in new u- joints, greased them, and put everything back together. Worked like a charm.

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Changing u-joints in the rear drive shaft of a 2006 Ford Escape. Why do I need to use new CV bolts and washers and new u-joint bolts and straps? I do not have new ones and am ready to reinstall.

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