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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 166 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CVT)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPRIMARY AND SECONDARY VARIATOR COVERSDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Primary and Secondary Variator Covers: Disassembly
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the retaining clip and remove the primary cover forward clutch feed tube.
- Remove and discard the 2 square cut seals, the O-ring seal and the retaining clip from the primary cover forward clutch feed tube.
Primary variator cover
NOTE:
Do not reuse feed tubes with bonded seal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.