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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSFER CASESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREMOVALPOWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HybridSECTION Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Drain the power transfer unit (PTU).
4. CAUTION: A new PTU inner halfshaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or PTU is removed from the vehicle.
Remove the front RH intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the driveshaft.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember brace.
7. Remove the generator.
8. Remove the exhaust as required.
9. Remove the 3 PTU heat shield bolts and the PTU heat shield.
10. Remove the PTU-to-engine brace.
11. Disconnect the PTU vent hose and position it aside.
12. Remove the 4 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
13. Remove the PTU.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle:
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Drain the power transfer unit (PTU).
4. CAUTION: A new PTU inner halfshaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or PTU is removed from the vehicle.
Remove the front RH intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the driveshaft.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember brace.
7. Remove the generator.
8. Remove the exhaust as required.
9. Remove the 3 PTU heat shield bolts and the PTU heat shield.
10. Remove the PTU-to-engine brace.
11. Disconnect the PTU vent hose and position it aside.
12. Remove the 4 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
13. Remove the PTU.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.