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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 349 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESTORQUE CONVERTER HOUSINGDISASSEMBLY

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Torque Converter Housing: Disassembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.

Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Tube Fitting
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Remove the final drive ring gear retaining ring.

Fig 2: Locating Final Drive Ring Gear Retaining Ring
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Remove the final drive ring gear.

Fig 3: Locating Final Drive Ring Gear
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Inspect the final drive ring gear, housing lug teeth and final drive ring gear teeth for damage or wear.

Fig 4: Locating Final Drive Ring Gear Teeth
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Remove the differential lube tube bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Differential Lube Tube Bolt
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Pull the differential lube tube from the housing.

Fig 6: Locating Differential Lube Tube In Torque Converter Housing
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WARNING: When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 172 kPa (25 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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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.