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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1251 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESDIFFERENTIALDISASSEMBLY

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the differential for wear or damage.
- Inspect for damaged or worn gears.
- Inspect for worn or damaged differential bearings.
- Install new components as necessary.
Remove the differential side gears and thrust washers.
- Rotate the differential side gears to remove.
Fig 1: Locating Differential Side Gears
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock pin.

Fig 2: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pin
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Remove the differential pinion shaft, the differential pinon gears and the thrust washers.
Using the Step Plate Adapter Set, Bearing Puller and the Push/Puller Set, remove the differential bearing.
- Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
Fig 3: Identifying Step Plate Adapter Set, Bearing Puller And Push/Puller Set
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Locating Speedometer Drive Gear
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Rotate the differential assembly. Using the Step Plate Adapter Set, Bearing Puller and the Push/Puller Set, remove the other differential bearing.
- Always install new bearings and cups as a set.
Fig 5: Identifying Step Plate Adapter Set, Bearing Puller And Push/Puller Set
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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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.