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Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

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Fig 1: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) With Torque Specifications
GF0045876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7086 Compression seal
2 7251 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
3 W711918-S Driveshaft-to-output flange bolt (4 required)
4 4R602 Driveshaft
5 W713156-S Engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts (2 required)
6 6P082 Engine roll restrictor
7 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts (2 required)
8 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts (3 required)
9 7A444 PTU support bracket
10 W500741-S Front PTU bolts (3 required)
11 W500741-S Rear PTU bolts (2 required)
    NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is removed from the vehicle.
  1. Using a suitable tool, install the new compression seal.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Compression Seal
    GF0030132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the PTU in place and install the 5 PTU bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  4. Position the PTU support bracket in place and install the 3 PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the 2 PTU support bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  7. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the engine roll restrictor to the transaxle and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten the engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the rear engine roll restrictor bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  9. NOTE: Line up the index marks made during removal.
  10. Install the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts. Tighten the bolts in a star-pattern.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  11. Install the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  12. Install the RH front halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  13. Top off fluids as necessary.