Ford Escape: Power Transfer Unit / General Procedures - Power Transfer Unit Fluid Level Check

Materials

Check

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the underbody shield.
   Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the PTU fill plug.
   

1. Fill the PTU with clean fluid, level with the fill plug opening.
   Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

1. Install the PTU fill plug.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  133 lb.in (15 Nm)
     Stage 2:  360°

1. Install the underbody shield.
   Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).