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Power Transfer Unit

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  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal.

    Install the PTU heat shield.

    Torque

    : 10 Nm

    GFD829946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new PTU or replacing a PTU seal.

    If equipped, install the PTU temperature sensor harness bracket.

    Torque

    : 11 Nm

    GFD829926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure that a new gasket is installed.

    Install a new gasket.

    GFD829947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the new PTU to transmission compression seal.
    GFD829948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install the PTU and mounting bolts.

    Torque

    : 103 Nm

    GFD829925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install the new PTU bolts and hand tighten at this stage.

    Torque

    : 103 Nm

    GFD829919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Tighten in the sequence shown.

    Torque

    : 110 Nm

    GFD829949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install the PTU support bracket and bolts.

    Torque

    : 48 Nm

    GFD828021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position the catalytic converter in the vehicle.
    GFD829950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the catalytic converter mounting bracket hand tighten at this stage.
    GFD829937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. NOTE: Make sure that the new exhaust manifold nuts are installed.

    Install the exhaust manifold nuts.

    Torque

    : 55 Nm

    GFD829951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Tighten the lower bracket nut.

      Torque

      : 47.5 Nm

    2. Tighten the PIA nut.

      Torque

      : 47.5 Nm

    GFD829952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the heat shield.

    Torque

    : 10.5 Nm

    GFD829941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the EGR cooler inlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inlet Tube .
    • Connect the catalyst monitor sensor connector and harness retainers.

    • Connect the HO2S connector and harness retainer.

    GFD829940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. If equipped, position back the wiring harness and connect retainer.
    GFD829916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. If equipped, connect the PTU temperature sensor. Connect the motor connectors and retainers.
    GFD828020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the vent hose retainer.
    GFD829939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: The PTU vent hose should be replaced whenever a new PTU is installed.

    Connect the PTU vent hose.

    GFD829938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks are aligned.
    GFD828229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Install new PTU flange bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 Nm

    GFD828230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to: Intermediate Shaft .
  23. Fill the PTU. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit Draining and Filling  .
  24. Install the front subframe. Refer to: FRONT SUBFRAME .
    1. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.

      Torque

      : 7 Nm

    2. Position the engine appearance cover onto the engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
    3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.
    4. Install the engine appearance cover nut.

      Torque

      : 5 Nm

    GFD827973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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