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Power Transfer Unit

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  1. Remove the subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe
  2. If equipped with PTU cooling system, drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding 2.7L EcoBoost
  3. Remove the RH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), All-Wheel Drive (AWD) . Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 3.0L EcoBoost, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  4. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    GFD422867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the catalyst monitor electrical connector.
    GFD422868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove and discard the driveshaft to PTU bolt and washer assemblies.
    GFD422869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Position aside the driveshaft.

    1. Mark the driveshaft and PTU flange alignment.
    2. Separate the driveshaft from the PTU flange.
    3. Push the engine forward and position aside the driveshaft.

    GFD422870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the RH catalytic converter to transmission bracket bolts.
    GFD422871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the RH catalytic converter bracket through bolt and bracket.
    GFD422872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter nuts. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
    GFD422873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the converter gasket.
    GFD422874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the PTU temperature sensor.
    GFD422875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and the PTU heat shield.
    GFD422876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect and position aside the PTU vent hose.
    GFD422877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
    GFD422878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. If equipped with PTU cooling system. Release the hose clamps and position aside the PTU cooling system hoses.
    GFD422879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the PTU bolts and the PTU.
    GFD422880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove and discard the PTU to transmission compression seal.
GFD422881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY