Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Assembly
  1. Position a new differential lube tube in the torque converter housing.
  2. Fig 1: Differential Lube Tube
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  3. Using the special tool, install the differential lube tube.
  4. Fig 2: Installing Differential Lube Tube Using Special Tools
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  5. Install the differential lube tube bolt.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  6. Fig 3: Differential Lube Tube Bolt
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