Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - Final Drive

Description and Operation - Differential

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...

Description and Operation - Planetary Assembly

Item Part Number Description 1 7L4377L437 Ring gear 2 7A3987A398 Planetary carrier 3 7A3487A348 Sun gear This transmission has one simple planetary gear set...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Installation - Power Transfer Unit

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal. Install the PTU heat shield. Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Sunload Sensor

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal Remove the sunload sensor Disconnect the electrical connector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure...