Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector: Removal
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 red fluid leak (automatic transmission fluid) from the intermediate shaft seal on the RH side of the PTU. REFER to Leakage Inspection .
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. REFER to HALFSHAFT - RH, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
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NOTE: The following instruction will prevent the 308-125 (T87P-7120-D) from opening too far which would make removing the intermediate shaft seal deflector difficult.
Place a 16 mm (0.6299 in) washer between the components of the 308-125 (T87P-7120-D) as shown in illustration.
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NOTE: Failure to utilize the recommend tools may result in serious damage to the PTU.
Assemble the special tools as indicated in the following table and illustration:
Item Description 1 308-125 (T87P-7120-D) 2 Extension from 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) 3 100-D112 -
NOTE: Using the 5-pound 100-D112 eases the removal of the seal deflector.
Using the 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), the extension from the 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) and 100-D112 , remove the seal deflector.
- The seal deflector will have been damaged during removal. Remove all foreign material from the PTU before continuing with the repair.
- >Using the 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), the extension from the 205-241 (T86P-3514-A) and 100-D112 , remove the intermediate shaft seal, and if equipped, the alignment washer.