Cover Seal: Notes

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0006327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adapter for 303-224 (Handle) 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GF0003256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Bearing Cup Puller 308-047 (T77F-1102-A)
GF0017600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Installer, Halfshaft Oil Seal 308-431
GF0025454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal 205-155 (T80T-4000-Y)
GF0025455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Fig 1: Cover Seal Components With Torque Specification
GF0042457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W500210 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) heat shield bolt (3 required)
2 7F496 PTU heat shield
3 7H426 Deflector
4 7H459 Cover seal
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