Transaxle - 2.3L: Notes

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0009356
Adapter for 303-290-A (Support Leg) 303-290A-03A
GF0009357
Support Bar, Engine 303-290A
GF0009355
Adapters for 303-290 303-290A-01
GF0000936
Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
GF0024606
Installer, Halfshaft 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON® V
Multi-Purpose Grease
XG-4 and/or XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B
RENDER: 1.0x

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