Power Transfer Unit (PTU): Installation

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NOTE: Install a new compression seal whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle.

Using a suitable tool, install the new compression seal.

Fig 1: View Of Compression Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the output shaft flange in either direction to align the splines of the PTU to the splines of the transaxle.

Position the PTU and install the 5 PTU bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Position the engine roll restrictor to the transaxle and install the engine roll restrictor bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten the engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Tighten the rear engine roll restrictor bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Position the PTU support bracket.
1. Install the 3 PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
2. Install the 2 PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts.
  - Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: Line up the index marks made during removal.
  
  Install the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts.
  - Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
4. Install the RH catalytic converter. REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, FWD or REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, AWD .
5. Install the RH halfshaft. REFER to HALFSHAFT - RH, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
6. Inspect the transmission fluid level and add clean, specified fluid as necessary.