Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling

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Material

Item	Specification
Motorcraft ® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL (US); CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)	WSL-M2C192-A and GL-5
Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30	WSE-M4G323-A4

NOTE: Do not service the PTU fluid unless the vehicle is used in the Middle East or in countries where Middle East specification vehicles are sold and used off-road, in sand. For specific scheduled maintenance information, refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide in the Owner's Literature.

NOTE: The fluid that is removed may appear black and have a pungent odor. Do not mistake this for contaminated fluid. A new PTU must be installed any time the PTU has been submerged in water. If water has entered the PTU, the fluid will appear milky in color.

NOTE: Let the vehicle sit 10 minutes after the road test before checking the fluid level.

All vehicles

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .

2.

NOTE: Clean the area around the filler plug before removing.

Remove the filler plug.

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PTUs without a drain plug

NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU is 0.53L (18 oz).

3.

With the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening, remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A).

4.

Refill the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight.

5.

With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction.

6.

Remove the filler plug. Using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A), remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU.

7.

Refill the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight.

8.

With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction.

9.

Remove the filler plug. Using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A), remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU.

PTUs with a drain plug

NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU is 0.53L (18 oz).

10.

Remove the drain plug.

11.

Apply silicone sealant to the drain plug threads and install the plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

All vehicles

12.

Fill the PTU with lubricant. The fluid must be even with the bottom of the fill opening.

13.

Apply silicone sealant to the filler plug threads and install the plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).