Powertrain

Power Transfer Unit. Installation

14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
03060901201508059N·mlb·ft
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  1. Install the PTU.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  2. Install the new PTU upper bolts.
    Torque: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  3. Install the new PTU lower bolts.
    Torque: 59 lb-ft (80 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  4. Install the PTU support bracket and support bracket bolts.
    Torque:
    1: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    2: 46 lb-ft (63 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  5. Connect the PTU vent hose.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  6. Install the right front axle shaft.
    Refer to: Right Front Axle Shaft (205-04 Front Axle Shafts, Removal and Installation).
  7. Install the PTU heat shield and heat shield bolts.
    Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  8. Install the catalytic converter.
    • Install the CAC intake tube and the clamps and retainers.
    • Install the CAC outlet tube and clamp.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  9. Remove the PTU fill plug.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  10. Fill the PTU with clean fluid to the level of the fill plug.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  11. Install the PTU fill plug.
    Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation
  12. Install the rear driveshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
  13. If equipped.
    Install the underbody shield.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Installation

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