Cover Seal: Removal
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NOTE:
The PTU
may leak different color fluids, red for automatic transmission fluid and brown/black gear lube for PTU
fluid. The PTU
seals prevent these types of fluids from leaking externally. It is important to note which color fluid is leaking to determine the most appropriate service procedure. This procedure will correct a brown/black (gear lube) leak from the RH side of the PTU
. Refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
NOTE:
This procedure is to be performed through the RH wheel opening. It is not necessary to remove the exhaust components to complete this repair.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal and deflector. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL AND DEFLECTOR .
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NOTE: There is a bearing inside the PTU directly behind the cover seal. The bearing is not serviced.
Remove the cover seal using the 100-001 T50T-100-A, the extension from the 205-241 T86P-3514-A and a suitable dent puller inserted into the groove of the seal.