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Power Transfer Unit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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  1. Install the new PTU to transmission compression seal.
    GFD237648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: This is a tight fit, use care to not damage the transmission and PTU mating surfaces.
  3. Install the PTU and the PTU bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD237649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped with PTU cooling system, install PTU cooling system hoses and clamps.
    G00576928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the PTU support bracket and the PTU support bracket bolts.

    Torque:

    PTU support bracket to block: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    PTU support bracket to PTU: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    G00576928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the PTU vent hose.
    GFD237644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the PTU heat shield and the PTU heat shield bolts.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD235187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Connect the PTU temperature sensor.
    GFD237643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the new converter gasket.
    G00576920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: Evenly tighten the fasteners during installation.
  11. Install the RH converter and the new RH converter nuts. Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
    G00576921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: Loosely install the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket through bolt before the RH catalytic converter bracket bolts are installed.
    G00576922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  14. Install the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket bolts. Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
    G00576923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Align the index-mark on driveshaft to the PTU pinion flange.
    G00576924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the new driveshaft to PTU bolt and washer assemblies. Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
    G00576925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor.
    G00576926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the HO2S.
    G00576927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
  20. Install the RH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW 324PS), ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
  21. Fill the PTU fluid. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check .
  22. Install the front subframe. Refer to:Front Subframe .
  23. If equipped with PTU cooling system, fill the cooling system. Refer to:Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .