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Power Transfer Unit (PTU): Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
  2. Remove the RH halfshaft. REFER to HALFSHAFT - RH, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
  3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, FWD or REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, AWD .
  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. Remove the PTU support bracket.
    • Remove the 2 PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts.
    • Remove the 3 PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts.
  7. Position the engine roll restrictor aside.
    1. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts and the engine roll restrictor bracket.
    2. Loosen the rear engine roll restrictor bolt and pivot the engine roll restrictor downward.
  8. NOTE: Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
  9. Remove the 5 PTU bolts and 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.
  10. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the compression seal.
    Fig 1: View Of Compression Seal
    G07795468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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