Powertrain

Power Transfer Unit. Removal

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. If equipped.
    Remove the underbody shield.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  3. Remove the rear driveshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
    • Loosen the clamp, remove the nuts and the CAC intake tube.
    • Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet tube.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  4. Remove the catalytic converter.
    Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00B Exhaust System - 2 L EcoBoost (184 kW/250 L hp) - MI4, Removal and Installation).
  5. Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and the heat shield.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  6. Remove the right front driveshaft.
    Refer to: Front Driveshaft, Right (205-04 Front Driveshafts, Removal and Installation).
  7. Disconnect the PTU vent hose and set it aside.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  8. Remove the PTU drain plug.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  9. Remove the PTU support bracket and bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  10. Remove and discard the PTU upper bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  11. Remove and discard the PTU lower bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal
  12. Remove the PTU.
    Ford Fusion. Power Transfer Unit. Removal

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