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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 349 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESTRANSAXLE CASEDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Transaxle Case: 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.
  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    Fig 1: Locating Final Drive Lube Tube
    G04620317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    G04620318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Parking Pawl Ratchet Spring
    G04620319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly & Bolt
    G04620320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    G04620321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    G04620322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 7: Locating Parking Pawl Shaft
    G04620323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
      Fig 8: Identifying Parking Pawl Assembly
      G04620324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
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