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Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
GF0030131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W500724 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-to-support bracket bolts (2 required)
2 W500724 PTU support bracket-to-engine block bolts (3 required)
3 7A444 PTU support bracket
4 W500741 PTU-to-transaxle bolts (3 required)
5 7251 PTU
6 7087 Compression seal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  4. Remove the 2 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-to-support bracket bolts, then remove the 3 PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Support Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 5 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
  7. Fig 3: Locating PTU Bolts
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  8. Separate the PTU from the transaxle. Remove the PTU from the vehicle.
  9. NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle.
  10. Using a suitable tool, remove the compression seal and discard.
  11. Fig 4: Identifying Compression Seal
    GF0030132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.