Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - Final Drive
Item |
Part Number |
Description |
1 |
7C0987C098 |
Traction motor drive gear assembly |
2 |
7H4717H471 |
Transfer shaft and gear assembly |
3 |
7F4657F465 |
Differential carrier and gear assembly |
4 |
7L4377L437 |
Ring gear assembly |
The
final drive gear is meshed with the transfer shaft and bolted to the
differential case. The ring gear bolts are one time use bolts. Use new
bolts when installing the ring gear.
The
differential allows the halfshafts and wheels to rotate at different
speeds during cornering. The differential assembly consists of the
following components:
Differential carrier
Two pinion gears
Two side gears
When
driving in a straight line, both front wheels rotate at relatively the
same speed...
Item
Part Number
Description
1
7L4377L437
Ring gear
2
7A3987A398
Planetary carrier
3
7A3487A348
Sun gear
This
transmission has one simple planetary gear set...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
This procedure provides information about routing, retaining
points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for
removing components to gain access to the cable.
Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
Remove the wheel and tire...