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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 28 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESREVERSE IDLER GEARNOTES
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Reverse Idler Gear: Notes
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7141 | Reverse idler rear gear and reverse coupling sleeve |
| 2 | 7C397 | Insert springs (3 required) |
| 3 | 7143 | Reverse idler gear needle bearing |
| 4 | 7C432 | Reverse idler gear thrust bearing |
| 5 | 7107 | Reverse gear synchronizer ring |
| 6 | 7142 | Reverse idler front gear |
| 7 | 7143 | Reverse idler gear needle bearing |
| 8 | 7C432 | Reverse idler thrust bearing |
| 9 | 7140 | Reverse idler shaft |
| 10 | 7K218 | Roll pin |
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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.