Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
3.5L with Aisin AW21 transaxle shown in the illustration, 3.0L with 6F35 transaxle similar.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W500324 | Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-to-support bracket bolts (2 required) |
| 2 | W500324 | PTU support bracket-to-engine block bolts (3 required) |
| 3 | 7A444 | PTU support bracket |
| 4 | W500741 | PTU-to-transaxle bolts (5 required) |
| 5 | 7251 | PTU |
| 6 | 7087 | Compression seal (vehicles equipped with Aisin AW21 transaxle) |
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) flange bolts.
- Using a suitable pry bar as shown in the illustration, separate the driveshaft flange from the PTU flange.
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to
EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ
article.
3.0L vehicles
- Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to
FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS
article.
All vehicles
- Remove the 2 PTU-to-support bracket bolts, then remove the 3 PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
- Remove the 5 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
- Separate the PTU from the transaxle. Remove the PTU from the vehicle.
Vehicles equipped with Aisin AW21 transaxle
- Using a suitable tool, remove the compression seal and discard.
NOTE:
A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle. Failure to replace the compression seal may allow debris to enter the area around the transaxle seal and cause the transaxle seal to fail.