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Power Transfer Unit

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Punch
Copper Hammer
  1. Remove the front subframe. Refer to: FRONT SUBFRAME .
  2. Drain the PTU. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit Draining and Filling  .
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to: Intermediate Shaft .
  4. NOTE: Clean the catalytic converter-to-muffler sealing surfaces.

    1. Loosen the catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe nut and separate.
    2. Position and support the muffler and tailpipe aside.

    GFD829936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the catalytic converter mounting bracket nuts and the catalytic converter mounting bracket.
    GFD829937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the driveshaft to PTU bolts and retaining straps.

    Torque

    : 35 Nm

    GFD826427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Separate the driveshaft from the PTU flange.

    1. NOTE: Make sure that the component aligns with the installation mark.

      Index-mark the driveshaft and PTU flange.

    2. NOTE: Do not remove driveshaft from the PTU flange by pulling on the driveshaft tube. Damage to the CV-joint can result.

      Using general equipment, separate the driveshaft from the PTU flange. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer

    3. Position and support the driveshaft aside.

    GFD828019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

    1. 1.Remove the engine appearance cover nut.
    2. 2.Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
    3. 3.After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

    GFD827973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Disconnect and position aside the PTU vent hose.
    GFD829938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the vent hose retainer.
    GFD829939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. If equipped, disconnect the PTU temperature sensor electrical connector. Disconnect the motor connectors and the retainers.
    GFD829915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. If equipped, disconnect retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
    GFD829916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
    GFD828021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Excessive bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.

    Secure exhaust flexible pipe.

    GFD827830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the HO2S connector and harness retainer.

    • Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor connector and harness retainers.

    GFD829940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the EGR cooler inlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inlet Tube .
  16. Remove the bolts and the heat shield
    GFD829941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold nuts.
    GFD829942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Position aside the catalytic converter.
    GFD829943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the PTU bolts.
    GFD829919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: This is a tight fit, use care to not damage the transmission and PTU mating surfaces.

    Remove the PTU bolts and the PTU.

    GFD829925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the PTU to transmission seal.
    GFD829944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove and discard the gasket.
    GFD829945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal.

    Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and PTU heat shield.

    Torque

    : 10 Nm

    GFD829946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal.

    If equipped, remove the PTU temperature sensor harness bracket.

GFD829926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY