<p>A two speed power take off unit adapted for installation in an all wheel drive vehicle having a transversely mounted engine/transaxle powertrain (12) . The two speed power take off unit includes a planetary gear reduction unit (64) capable of establishing a high range and a low range drive connection between the powertrain and a transfer assembly (100)1 The transfer assembly provides drive torque to a front differential assembly (66) driving the fron t wheels and a PTU gearset (32) driving the rear wheels.</p>
