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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Make sure all cylinder head surfaces are clear of
any gasket material, silicone sealant, oil and coolant...
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...