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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 947 (POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU))INSTALLATIONPOWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - MANUAL TRANSAXLE
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Manual Transaxle

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Manual Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL (US); CXY-80W90-1L (Canada)		 WSP-M2C197-A
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Transfer Unit PTU - Manual Transaxle With Torque Specifications
GF0025484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 33100-3A310 Power transfer unit (PTU)
2 32155-3A310 PTU-to-transaxle nuts (2 required)
3 - PTU stud
4 33315-3A310 PTU-to-transaxle bolts (2 required)
    CAUTION: The O-ring must be correctly installed before mating the power transfer unit (PTU) to the manual transaxle. Failure to correctly install the O-ring may cause the O-ring to be damaged, resulting in a transaxle fluid leak.
  1. Install a new O-ring seal.
    2. Fig 2: O-Ring Seal
    GF0025479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) to the transaxle.
  3. Install the front stud.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 3: Front Stud
    GF0025476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 PTU-to-transaxle nuts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-To-Transaxle Nuts
    GF0025475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 2 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 5: Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-To-Transaxle Bolts
    GF0025474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the crossmember brace and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 6: Crossmember Brace Bolts
    GF0025471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  8. Fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Transaxle Draining and Filling in MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article.
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