{"product_id":"dorman-630-461-drive-axle-shaft-assembly-front","title":"Dorman 630-461 Drive Axle Shaft Assembly - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 630-461 is a drive axle shaft assembly for select Ford Escape applications. It directly replaces the original equipment axle shaft and arrives ready for install out of the box, making it a practical choice when the shaft is damaged or the bearings are worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement axle shaft assembly for OE-style fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19.5 in overall length with 1.28 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-spline inboard and 35-spline outboard configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransaxle design for the specified application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents include axle shaft, retainer clip, and bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman axle shaft assembly, part number 630-461, is built for Ford Escape driveline service where the original shaft has failed or the bearing has worn out. It is a direct OE replacement for the specified front intermediate shaft application and uses a steel construction with the correct spline counts and length for the listed fitment. The 630-461 is intended to restore proper axle function without requiring a custom rebuild of the original shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 2007-2008 Ford Escape, front intermediate shaft applications. This part cross-references Cardone New 66-2905IS for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged axle shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing worn axle bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring driveline engagement and rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting noise or vibration from a failed shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServicing the front intermediate shaft on the listed Ford Escape applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify spline count, compressed length, and transaxle configuration before installation. Confirm that the axle shaft seal, hub bearing, brake hardware, and ABS tone ring are not included if your repair requires those components. Use the listed fitment details for 2007-2008 Ford Escape front intermediate shaft applications to confirm application match before service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman designs this axle shaft assembly as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on the listed applications. Part number 630-461 also cross-references OE number 6L8Z3A329B for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53519200747701,"sku":"BKKY-630-461","price":149.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_630461_Sid.jpg?v=1791958338","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-630-461-drive-axle-shaft-assembly-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}