front drive shaft

2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
200,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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VANNATTERMLV
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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?
Feb 25, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Does it have a transfer case that allows you to manually lock it into two wheel drive?
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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VANNATTERMLV
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no its awd all the time
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:04 PM
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Then no, you cannot.
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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VANNATTERMLV
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thank you
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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VANNATTERMLV
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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?
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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No, I'm sorry. I can't. Every car is different.
Feb 25, 2016 at 3:14 PM