Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Manual Transaxle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Components - Manual Transaxle

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle fluid.

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember brace.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Crossmember Brace
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Remove the 2 power transfer unit (PTU)-to-transaxle bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-To-Transaxle Bolts
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Remove the 2 PTU-to-transaxle nuts.

Fig 5: Locating PTU-To-Transaxle Nuts
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Using a suitable stud remover, remove the front stud.

Fig 6: Locating Front Stud
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Pull the PTU outward, off the rear stud.
Maneuver the PTU away from the exhaust and remove from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating PTU
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If necessary, clean the threads of the front stud.

Fig 8: Locating Front Stud Threads
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Fig 9: Locating O-Ring Seal
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