Dorman 600-257 Power Take Off Unit (PTU) Yoke

Dorman 600-257 PTU Yoke for Ford and Lincoln

Dorman 600-257 is a power take off unit (PTU) yoke that connects the PTU output shaft to the driveshaft on selected Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built for direct replacement when the original yoke is worn, damaged, or broken, helping restore driveline connection and proper power transfer.

Key Features

• Direct replacement PTU yoke for the output shaft-to-driveshaft connection
• 28-spline design for specified applications
• Overall length: 64.9 mm
• Includes an M10x1.5 nut, oil seal, and crush washer
• No grease fitting included
• No mounting hardware included
• Constructed with listed materials including carbon steel, aluminum, plastic, and rubber components

Detailed Description

This Dorman PTU yoke, part number 600-257, is engineered for vehicles that use a PTU-driven driveline layout and need a replacement yoke at the output connection. It is a practical OE-style service part for restoring the interface between the PTU and driveshaft on applications such as Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Ford Taurus X, and Mercury Sable. This part cross-references OE numbers such as 7T4Z7251D and AT4Z7251A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or cracked PTU yoke
• Worn spline engagement at the PTU output
• Driveline connection issues caused by a damaged yoke
• Oil seepage at the PTU output seal area when the yoke is being serviced
• Noise or vibration related to a compromised PTU-to-driveshaft interface

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, overall length, and fastener thread size before installation. Replace the oil seal and crush washer during service, and inspect the driveshaft and PTU output shaft for wear or damage before assembly. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for 2007-2015 Ford Edge, 2011-2015 Ford Explorer, 2009-2015 Ford Flex, 2008-2015 Ford Taurus, 2009-2015 Lincoln MKS, 2011-2012 Lincoln MKT, 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement driveline components to match the service needs of the original part location and application. Part number 600-257 is built for specified PTU-equipped vehicles and supports a direct-replacement repair approach.