Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - 3.5L GTDI

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Fig 1: Power Transfer Unit Installation - 3.5L GTDI With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	7251	PTU
2	W713156-S	Engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts (2 required)
3	6P082	Engine roll restrictor
4	W500724-S	PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolt (2 required)
5	W503324-S	Turbocharger lower bracket bolts (2 required)
6	7A444	PTU support bracket
7	-	Turbocharger lower bracket
8	W500741-S	Front PTU bolts (3 required)
9	W500741-S	Rear PTU bolts (2 required)
10	-	Engine roll restrictor-to-frame bolt
11	7086	Compression seal
12	W500724-S	PTU support bracket-to-engine block bolts (3 required)

NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Locating Compression Seal

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Using a suitable tool, install the new compression seal.
Position the PTU and install the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts And PTU
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Lower the engine and remove the jackstand from the front of the roll restrictor.
Using the jackstand, raise the subframe into the installed position.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Fig 4: Locating Subframe Bracket And Bolts

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Position the subframe brackets and loosely install the 4 bolts.

NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Rear Subframe Bolts
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Fig 6: Locating Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolts

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Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the jackstand from the subframe.
Position the front engine roll restrictor to the bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten the front engine roll restrictor bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Positioning Jackstand Under Front Roll Restrictor Bracket
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Position the rear engine roll restrictor to the transaxle and install 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 in place and install the 3 bolts.
1. Tighten the 2 bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying PTU Support Bracket And Bolts
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Install the RH turbocharger lower bracket and the 3 bolts.
1. Tighten the bolt to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
2. Tighten the 2 bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Identifying RH Turbocharger Lower Bracket And Bolts
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Connect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors (1 shown in illustration), attach the wiring retainer (not shown in illustration) and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Bolt And Electronic Power Assist Steering Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Bolt
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NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

Install the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Driveshaft-To-Output Flange Bolt
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Install the RH catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
NOTE: Failure to install the seal protector when installing the intermediate shaft may damage the seal.
Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.

Fig 13: Locating Retainers And Underbody Shield
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Remove the locking device from the steering wheel.

Fig 14: Holding Steering Wheel
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