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  1. Install a new compression seal.
    GFD184447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the PTU.
    GFD184445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the new top PTU bolts.

    Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD184448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the new bottom PTU bolts.

    Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD184449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Check the PTU fluid level. Refer to: Transfer Case Fluid Level Check .

    2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 

  6. Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque:

    1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD184450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I4/1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 

  7. NOTE: 2.0L shown. 1.5L and 1.6L similar.

    Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque :: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD184451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  8. Connect the PTU vent hose.
    GFD184429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the PTU heat shield and heat shield bolts.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD184441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the RH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH .

    2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 

  11. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .
  12. Install the CAC tube.

    Torque:

    1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    2: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD184452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

    1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 

  14. Install the CAC tube.

    Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    GFD184439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I4/1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 

  15. Align the index-mark on driveshaft to the PTU pinion flange.
    GFD182919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install the new driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

GFD184453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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GFD184454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY