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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1251 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESREVERSE IDLER GEARASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Reverse Idler Gear: Assembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Assembly
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  1. Install the reverse idler gear washer.
    Fig 1: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Washer
    G06276060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the reverse idler gear.
    Fig 2: Locating Reverse Idler Gear
    G06276062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the reverse idler gear washer.
    Fig 3: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Washer
    G06276063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the reverse synchronizer assembly.
    • Reverse clutch hub inspection.
      • Inspect the clutch hub sleeve and hub operation. Install new components as necessary.
      • Inspect the gear teeth for damage, wear, and cracks. Install new components as necessary.
      • Measure the clearance between the hub sleeve and shift forks. If it exceeds the maximum specification replace the hub sleeve and shift fork as a set.
      REVERSE CLUTCH HUB SLEEVE AND SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Standard Maximum
      0.10-0.40 mm (0.003-0.015 in) 0.90 mm (0.035 in)
    • Reverse synchronizer ring inspection.
      • Inspect the synchronizer teeth for damage, wear and cracks. Install new components as necessary.
      • Inspect the tapered surface for wear or cracks. Install new components as necessary.
      • Measure the clearance between the synchronizer ring and the flank surface on the gear. If it is less than minimum specification, replace the synchronizer ring.
        NOTE: Set the synchronizer ring squarely on the gear and measure around the circumference.
      REVERSE SYNCHRONIZER RING CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Standard Minimum
      1.50 mm (0.059 in) 0.80 mm (0.031 in)
    Fig 4: Locating Synchronizer Ring
    G06276057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the friction damper onto the reverse idler gear.
    Fig 5: Locating Reverse Idler Gear
    G06276056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the reverse idler gear.
    • Reverse idler gear inspection.
      • Inspect the synchronizer cones for wear. Install new components as necessary.
      • Inspect the gear teeth for damage, wear and cracks. Install new components as necessary.
      • Inspect the synchronizer ring matching teeth for damage or wear. Install new components as necessary.
    NOTE: The reverse idler gear is not serviced separately. A kit consisting of the output shaft reverse gear, the countershaft reverse gear and the reverse idler gear is available for service. All 3 gears in the kit must be installed. The replacement gears are not compatible with the existing gears.
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