Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector: Removal
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NOTE:
The PTU may leak different color fluids, red fluid leak for automatic transmission fluid and brown/black gear lube for PTU fluid. The PTU seals prevent these types of fluids from leaking. 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 Analysis of Leakage under 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.
All Vehicles except 3.5L GTDI
- Remove the RH halfshaft. Refer to Front Drive Halfshafts
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Vehicles with 3.5L GTDI
- Remove the RH intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Drive Halfshafts
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All vehicles
NOTE: Failure to utilize the recommended tools may result in serious damage to the PTU. -
NOTE: The following instruction will prevent the Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D) from opening too far which would make removing the intermediate shaft seal deflector difficult.
Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D). Place a 16 mm (5/8 in) washer between the components as shown.
- Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), handle from Remover, Halfshaft 205-241, Slide Hammer Master Set 100-D112.
- Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), handle from Remover, Halfshaft 205-241, Slide Hammer Master Set 100-D112.
- The seal deflector will be damaged during removal. Remove all foreign material from the PTU before continuing with the repair.