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Front drive shaft

Tiny
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  • 2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I need to replace my front drive shaft and I am wondering if I remove the part can I just leave it off and basically make the vehicle rear wheel drive?
Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 2:47 PM

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Tiny
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Does it have a transfer case that allows you to manually lock it into two wheel drive?
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:01 PM
Tiny
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No its awd all the time
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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Then no, you cannot.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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By any chance can you please tell me what tools I will need to remove this part and install new part?
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:09 PM
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No, I'm sorry. I can't. Every car is different.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016 AT 3:14 PM

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