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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 28 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)ASSEMBLYTRANSAXLE
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Section 28 (Manual Transmission): Assembly: Transaxle
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Transaxle
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Adapter Handle | 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) | |
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture | 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) | |
| Installer, Oil Seal | 308-097 (T85T-7011-A) | |
| Installer, Output Shaft Seal | 308-579 or equivalent |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 |
WSE-M4G323-A4 |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7F096 | Clutch housing |
| 2 | 7048 | Input shaft oil seal |
| 3 | 1177 | RH intermediate shaft oil seal |
| 4 | - | Funnel |
| 5 | 7065 | Mainshaft bearing |
| 6 | 7A284 | Mainshaft bearing retainer |
| 7 | 99784 | Mainshaft bearing retainer bolt |
| 8 | - | Differential side bearing outer race |
| 9 | - | Differential assembly |
| 10 | - | Mainshaft assembly |
| 11 | - | Input shaft assembly |
| 12 | - | Reverse gear idler shaft assembly |
| 13 | 7C114 | 1st/2nd gear shift fork |
| 14 | 7328 | 1st/2nd gear shift rod |
| 15 | 0414 | 1st/2nd gear shift fork roll pin |
| 16 | 7K130 | 1st/2nd gear shift finger |
| 17 | 0414 | 1st/2nd gear shift finger roll pin |
| 18 | - | 1st/2nd gear check sleeve |
| 19 | 7K131 | 3rd/4th gear shift finger |
| 20 | 7230 | 3rd/4th gear shift fork |
| 21 | 7326 | 3rd/4th gear shift rod |
| 22 | 4097 | Circlips (2 required) |
| 23 | 0414 | 3rd/4th gear shift finger roll pin |
| 24 | - | 3rd/4th gear shift roll pin |
| 25 | 7D105 | Interlock pins (2 required) |
| 26 | 7K001 | 5th/reverse gear bracket |
| 27 | 7L044 | 5th/reverse gear shift rod |
| 28 | 4097 | Circlips (2 required) |
| 29 | 7F470 | 5th gear shift fork |
| 30 | 0414 | 5th gear shift roll pin |
| 31 | 7L063 | Reverse gear shift fork |
| 32 | 7B112 | Reverse gear shift fork rod |
| 33 | 0414 | Shifter cap |
| 34 | - | Reverse lever bracket |
| 35 | - | Reverse lever bracket bolt (2 required) |
| 36 | 7L027 | Magnet |
| 37 | 1177 | LH halfshaft oil seal |
| 38 | 6K277 | Plug |
| 39 | 3C362 | Differential side bearing adjustment shim |
| 40 | - | Differential side bearing outer race |
| 41 | 7L172 | Mainshaft adjustment shim |
| 42 | - | Mainshaft snap ring |
| 43 | 7013 | Input shaft adjustment shim |
| 44 | - | Reverse idler gear adjustment shim |
| 45 | 7L276 | Oil gutter |
| 46 | 7L276 | Baffle plate |
| 47 | 7005 | Transaxle case |
| 48 | - | Bore plug |
| 49 | 99784 | Transaxle case-to-clutch housing bolts (20 required) |
| 50 | 7A082 | Check balls (3 required) |
| 51 | - | 5th/Reverse gear shift check sleeve |
| 52 | 7A082 | Spring (yellow) |
| 53 | 7A082 | Spring (blue) |
| 54 | 7A082 | Spring (white) |
| 55 | 99784 | Check plug (internal) hex |
| 56 | 99784 | Check plugs (external) hex (2 required) |
| 57 | 7288 | O-ring seal |
| 58 | 7F116 | Shift assembly |
| 59 | 99784 | Shift assembly bolts (4 required) |
| 60 | - | Stopper bolt |
| 61 | - | Shift check bolt |
| 62 | 7034 | Breather |
| 63 | 15520 | Reverse switch |
| 64 | - | Neutral switch |
| 65 | 3972 | Washers |
| 66 | 7E380 | Plugs |
CAUTION:
Assembly should only be carried out in a clean environment or damage to the transaxle may occur.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.