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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSFER CASESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Transfer Case: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - 3.5L
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the RH halfshaft.
3. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
4. NOTE: To maintain the initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the driveshaft flange and the output flange.
Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts, then disconnect the driveshaft from the output flange. Position the driveshaft aside.
5. Remove the 5 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket bolts and the support bracket.
6. Position the engine roll restrictor aside.
1. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
2. Loosen the rear engine roll restrictor bolt and pivot the roll restrictor downward.
7. NOTE: Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
Remove the 5 PTU (Power Transfer Unit) bolts. Pull the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) outward and separate it from the transaxle. Rotate the output flange upward, then turn it and remove the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) from the vehicle.
8. Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the compression seal.
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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.