{"product_id":"dorman-600-257-power-take-off-unit-ptu-yoke","title":"Dorman 600-257 Power Take Off Unit (PTU) Yoke","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 600-257 PTU Yoke for Ford and Lincoln\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement PTU yoke for the output shaft-to-driveshaft connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28-spline design for specified applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 64.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an M10x1.5 nut, oil seal, and crush washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed with listed materials including carbon steel, aluminum, plastic, and rubber components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken or cracked PTU yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn spline engagement at the PTU output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline connection issues caused by a damaged yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil seepage at the PTU output seal area when the yoke is being serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or vibration related to a compromised PTU-to-driveshaft interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52778763747509,"sku":"BKKY-600-257","price":137.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_600257_Fro.jpg?v=1783575957","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-600-257-power-take-off-unit-ptu-yoke","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}