Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
SAE 75W-90 Specialty Power Transfer Unit Fluid XY-75W90-PTU	GL-5
Constant Velocity Joint Grease XG-5	WSS-M1C258-A1

Wipe off any residual grease or contaminants from the PTU splines.
- Apply a thin, uniform coating of grease to all of the PTU spline surfaces before assembly.
Position the power transfer unit (PTU) in place and install the 4 PTU bolts.
- Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Identifying PTU Bolts
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Install the LH and RH half shafts. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION and INSTALLATION .
Line up the index marks made during removal.
Install the driveshaft brace and the 2 driveshaft brace bolts.
- Tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Cross Brace Mounting Bolts
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NOTE: Tighten the driveshaft flange bolts in a star-pattern to correctly seat the front driveshaft flange.

Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Flange Bolts

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Install the 6 driveshaft flange bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
Position the catalytic converter pipe, install the 2 catalytic converter pipe bolts and connect the rubber hanger.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Identifying Nuts For Catalytic Converter Pipe
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Install the 2 rear exhaust pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Identifying Nuts For Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Install the 2 front exhaust pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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