Power Take-off Unit
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Power Take-off Unit
According to my manual there is a PTO Unit that takes 12 oz. of gear oil. Is this the thing that connects to the front of the rear drive shaft about where a transfer case would be on a traditional 4X4? (05 Escape 4X4 2.3 auto).
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I haven't own our 2005 for very long BUT the ford repair manual says that the "transfer case is lubricated for life".... ya right.... anyways, its says "it is NOT to be checked unless a leak is suspected"... :-) You have got to love auto makers. Anyways, the checks are similar to a "normal transfer case"... fluid needs to be at the bottom of the "drain / inspection hole"... remember no inspecting... :-) Filling is done as a "normal transfer case", thru a fill hole located higher in the unit.
Note: the manual also indicates that the case has to be removed to drain it... :-) so I think that's why you didn't get much response to your question. Having said that, it further indicates that "new transfer case lubricant must be installed any time the transfer case has been submergerd in water" .... so there you have it.
My take is that like normal cases, you can suction out most of the fluid with a small hose and having the vehicle on a slant (ie. ramp or equivalent) and then replace the fluid as required. Ultimately, YMMV.
Note: the manual also indicates that the case has to be removed to drain it... :-) so I think that's why you didn't get much response to your question. Having said that, it further indicates that "new transfer case lubricant must be installed any time the transfer case has been submergerd in water" .... so there you have it.
My take is that like normal cases, you can suction out most of the fluid with a small hose and having the vehicle on a slant (ie. ramp or equivalent) and then replace the fluid as required. Ultimately, YMMV.
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The "pictures" from the 2005 only show the "normal" plug on the side in the lower case. With it removed, you will not be able to cause the fluid to drain on a level surface.... as for any other bolts / holes, I can't say that I see /saw one on my unit.
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There is definitely a small drain style plug that takes an allen wrench on the drivers side toward the front of the unit near the bottom. It has some gear oil in it but I just want to make sure that this is PTO unit so I can change the fluid(manual calls for 75W-140). I am not familiar with this set-up as opposed to traditional 4X4 systems.
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Oooopss... my bad. I didn't see that the repair manual had "changed" paragraphs and transfer case "type" from on page to the next (this is the first time that I have opened it for this vehicle). Anyways, you are correct, for an automatic trans with 4wd, there is a drain plug which can be used to drain the transfer case (use silicone sealant to reseal). Note: the "warning" mentioned previously IS the same for both automatic and manual setups BUT the repair manual indicates that the manual trans with 4wd, the transfer case must be removed to drain.... go figure. They don't appear to specifically identify the transfer case as the "PTO" but I have seen that reference in other internet posts.
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I don't have a shop manual and can't find a Chilton or Haynes manual for 05's so I just wanted to be sure. Thank you.
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and to keep all informed when you shell a pto unit it costs about a thousand dollars and the stealerships act like they know nothing about it or what it is... i have an 06 and the fluid looks like anti-seize and you cannot spin the output shaft by hand yet the parts "pro" says are you sure that is wrong?? too funny
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