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Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

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Fig 1: Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
GF0045872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7251 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
2 W711918-S Driveshaft-to-output flange bolt (4 required)
3 4R602 Driveshaft
4 W713156-S Engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts (2 required)
5 6P082 Engine roll restrictor
6 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts (2 required)
7 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts (3 required)
8 7A444 PTU support bracket
9 W500741-S Front PTU bolts (3 required)
10 W500741-S Rear PTU bolts (2 required)
11 7086 Compression seal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
  3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  4. NOTE: To maintain the initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the driveshaft flange and the output flange.
  5. Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts, then disconnect the driveshaft from the output flange. Position the driveshaft aside.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 5 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket bolts and the support bracket.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the engine roll restrictor aside.
    1. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
    2. Loosen the rear engine roll restrictor bolt and pivot the roll restrictor downward.
  10. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
  11. Remove the 5 PTU bolts. Pull the PTU outward and separate it from the transaxle. Rotate the output flange upward, then turn it and remove the PTU from the vehicle.
  12. Inspect the compression seal for wear or damage. Install a new seal as necessary. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the compression seal.
  13. Fig 5: Using Screwdriver to Remove the Compression Seal
    GF0045875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.