Hoping someone else has some insight on the problem I am having...
Vehicle is 2010 Flex Limited, AWD EcoBoost 3.5 twin turbo.
Replacing struts & control arms, CV Axle on right (passenger side) has bad boot so getting new.
All replacements so far have wrong size internal splines at mating point to intermediate shaft.
New parts have 30mm dia. internal splines.
Original intermediate shaft has 35-36mm external splines.
Parts suppliers have no way of knowing dimensions on parts.
Have tried O'Reilly's, Rock Auto, and now Tasca Ford, with same results.
Tried FWD combination assembly with CV & intermediate shaft together.
Length is too short to carrier bearing mount, & mounting holes were at different spacing.
Is the difference in splines a "running change" by manufacturer? And do I need to replace the intermediate shaft to get this combination straightened out?
Vehicle is 2010 Flex Limited, AWD EcoBoost 3.5 twin turbo.
Replacing struts & control arms, CV Axle on right (passenger side) has bad boot so getting new.
All replacements so far have wrong size internal splines at mating point to intermediate shaft.
New parts have 30mm dia. internal splines.
Original intermediate shaft has 35-36mm external splines.
Parts suppliers have no way of knowing dimensions on parts.
Have tried O'Reilly's, Rock Auto, and now Tasca Ford, with same results.
Tried FWD combination assembly with CV & intermediate shaft together.
Length is too short to carrier bearing mount, & mounting holes were at different spacing.
Is the difference in splines a "running change" by manufacturer? And do I need to replace the intermediate shaft to get this combination straightened out?