PTU Leaks From the LH Side
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the leak is the red automatic transmission fluid, the compression seal needs replacement. This is between the PTU and transmission. Refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in the Removal portion of this article.
If the leak is brown/black, the PTU is overfilled and venting fluid from the top of the PTU. Flush and fill the PTU. Refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling .
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-to-transaxle compression seal (7086) |
| 2 | - | Transfer case driver gear seal (not serviceable) |
| 3 | - | Transfer case driver gear seal (not serviceable) |