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Transfer Case

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    • Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

    • Remove the retainers and the stone guard.

    GFD253483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

  1. Index mark the driveshaft and the pinion flange for reference during installation.
    GFD256383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove and discard the driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.
    GFD256384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

  3. Remove the CAC tube clamps and CAC tube.
    GFD256385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.0L 

  4. Remove the rear driveshaft. REFER to: Rear Driveshaft .
  5. Remove the CAC tube clamps and CAC tube.
    GFD256386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the catalytic converter. REFER to: Catalytic Converter .

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  7. Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and the PTU heat shield.
    GFD256387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the RH front halfshaft. REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH .
  9. Disconnect the PTU vent hose.
    GFD256375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
    GFD256388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the upper PTU bolts.
    GFD256389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove and discard the lower PTU bolts.
    GFD256390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the PTU.
    GFD256391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the PTU compression seal.
GFD256392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY