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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 28 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESDIFFERENTIAL - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)DISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Differential - Four Wheel Drive (4WD): Disassembly

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
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    NOTE: Backlash specification: 0.02-0.08 mm (0.0008-0.0031 in).
  1. Using the special tool, measure and record the backlash for the differential side gears. Install a new differential if beyond specification.
    2. Fig 1: Checking Backlash Of Differential Side Gears
    GF0025402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 10 reduction gear bolts.
  3. Remove the reduction gear.
  4. Remove the 10 final drive gear bolts.
  5. Remove the final drive gear.
  6. Using the special tools, remove the differential side bearing.
    • Discard the differential side bearing.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearing
    GF0025403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the spacer.
  8. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) drive gear.
  9. Using the special tools, remove the differential side bearing.
    • Discard the differential side bearing.
    10. Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing
    GF0025403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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