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Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Transfer Unit (3.5L) With Torque Specifications
G06261659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7086 Compression seal
2 7251 Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
3 W711918-S Driveshaft-to-output flange bolt (4 required)
4 4R602 Driveshaft
5 W713156-S Engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts (2 required)
6 6P082 Engine roll restrictor
7 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts (2 required)
8 W500724-S PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts (3 required)
9 7A444 PTU support bracket
10 W500741-S PTU front bolts (3 required)
11 W500741-S PTU rear bolts (2 required)
    NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is removed from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Locating Compression Seal
    G08001576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It maybe necessary to rotate the output shaft flange in either direction to align the splines of the PTU to the splines of the transaxle.
  1. Using a suitable tool, install the new compression seal.
  2. Position the PTU and install the 5 PTU bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  3. Position the PTU support bracket and install the 3 PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Install the 2 PTU support bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Position the engine roll restrictor to the transaxle and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten the engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the rear engine roll restrictor bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  6. NOTE: Line up the index marks made during removal.
  7. Install the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  8. Install the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  9. Install the RH front halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  10. Inspect the transmission fluid level and add clean, specified fluid as necessary.