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  1. Install a new compression seal.
    GFD256393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the PTU.
    GFD256394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the new top PTU bolts.

    Torque

    : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD256395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the new bottom PTU bolts.

    Torque

    : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD256396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Check the PTU fluid level. REFER to: Transfer Case Fluid Level Check .

    2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 

  6. Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque:

    1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD256397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

  7. NOTE: 2.0L shown in illustration. 1.5L and 1.6L similar.

    Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque

    :: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD256398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  8. Connect the PTU vent hose.
    GFD256399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the PTU heat shield and heat shield bolts.

    Torque

    : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD256400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the RH halfshaft. REFER to: Front Halfshaft RH .

    2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 

  11. Install the catalytic converter. REFER to: Catalytic Converter .
  12. Install the CAC tube.

    Torque:

    1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    2: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD256401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the rear driveshaft. REFER to: Rear Driveshaft .

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

  14. Install the CAC tube.

    Torque

    : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    GFD256402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

  15. Align the index-mark on driveshaft to the PTU pinion flange.
    GFD253920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Install the new driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts.

    Torque

    : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

GFD256403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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