Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Manual Transaxle

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Manual Transaxle

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle fluid.

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Transaxle Fluid
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Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the 4 bolts and the crossmember brace.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Crossmember Brace
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Remove the 2 transfer case-to-transaxle bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts
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Remove the 2 transfer case-to-transaxle nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Nuts
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Using a suitable stud remover, remove the front stud.

Fig 6: Removing Front Stud
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Pull the transfer case outward, off the rear stud. Maneuver the transfer case away from the exhaust and remove from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Pulling Transfer Case Outward Off Rear Stud
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If necessary, clean the threads of the front stud.

Fig 8: Cleaning Threads Of Front Stud
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Fig 9: Removing And Discard O-Ring Seal
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