Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
NOTE: The driveshaft flange can stay in the power transfer unit (PTU) flange. It does not need to be positioned aside at this time.
Remove and discard the 6 bolts from the front driveshaft flange.
3. Remove the RH halfshaft.
4. Remove and discard the 2 retaining nuts for the front exhaust pipe.
5. Remove and discard the 2 retaining nuts for the rear exhaust nine.
6. Remove and discard the 2 retaining nuts and disconnect the rubber hanger from the catalytic converter pipe.
7. Remove the upper PTU bracket bolts and the bracket.