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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4EDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESFINAL DRIVE CARRIER AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Final Drive Carrier and Differential Assembly: Assembly

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Assembly

Install the differential side gears and thrust washers.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Side Gears & Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

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Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
- Rotate the differential pinion gears 90 degrees.

Fig 2: Locating Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers

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Install the differential pinion shaft.
1. Push the pinion shaft in place.
2. Install the roll pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft & 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:

• 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.