Input Shaft Seal: Removal
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- Remove the PTU. Refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) -- 3.5L Ti-VCT or Power Transfer Unit (PTU) -- 3.5L GTDI .
- Using 307-003 T57L-500-B, secure the PTU to the bench.
- Remove the compression seal and discard.NOTE: Do not press the seals lower than specified. Excessive force will damage the bearing below the seals.NOTE: Both seals will need to be pressed lower into the PTU input shaft opening to break the seals outer sealant loose from the PTU.NOTE: There is approximately a 5 mm (0.196 in) air gap between both seals and approximately 1 mm (0.039 in) air gap between the inner seal and the bearing race.
- Using 206-040 T88T-2598-F, press the outer seal downward until the lower seal contacts the bearing race.
- Position the 308-777 /1 above the PTU input shaft opening.
- Insert the 308-777 /2 into one of the screw guide holes. Press the 308-777 /2 downward until the shoulder of the punch touches the screw guide.
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NOTE: Do not overtighten the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/3 (screws). Turn the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/3 (screws) until they are seated into the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/1 holes.
Install a 308-777 /3 into the screw guide hole.
- Insert the 308-777 /2 into the opposing screw guide hole. Press the 308-777 /2 downward until the shoulder of the punch touches the screw guide.
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NOTE: Do not overtighten the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/3 (screws). Turn the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/3 (screws) until they are seated into the Remover/Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal 308-777/1 holes.
Install a 308-777 /3 into the screw guide hole.
- Using the screw guide and 100-001 T50T-100-A, remove the 2 seals and discard.
- Drain the PTU.
- Position the PTU output flange upward and tilt the PTU approximately 30 degrees toward the LH seal bore to allow the fluid to drain from the PTU input shaft opening.