Reverse Idler Gear: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the clip.

Fig 1: Locating Clip
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Remove the thrust washer.

Fig 2: Locating Thrust Washer
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Remove the needle bearing.

Fig 3: Locating Needle Bearing
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Remove the reverse idler gear.

Fig 4: Locating Reverse Idler Gear
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Remove the friction damper.

Fig 5: Locating Friction Damper
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Remove the reverse synchronizer assembly.

Fig 6: Locating Reverse Synchronizer Assembly
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Remove the reverse idler gear washer.

Fig 7: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Washer
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Remove the reverse idler gear.

Fig 8: Locating Reverse Idler Gear
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Remove the reverse idler gear washer.

Fig 9: Locating Reverse Idler Gear Washer
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