Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking And Lifting .
- If equipped, remove the underbody shield.
- If equipped with PTU cooling, drain the cooling system. Refer to Engine Cooling .
- Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Drive Halfshafts .
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust System .
- Index-mark the driveshaft. Remove and discard the driveshaft to PTU bolts and position the driveshaft aside.
- Remove the PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
- If equipped with PTU cooling system. Disconnect the PTU temperature sensor.
- If equipped with PTU cooling system. Remove the PTU cooler line bolt and position the PTU cooler lines aside.
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NOTE: The PTU vent hose should be replaced whenever a new PTU is installed.
Disconnect the PTU vent hose.
- Remove the PTU bolts and the PTU.
- Remove the intermediate shaft side PTU bolts.
- Remove the transmission side PTU bolts.
- With the help of a assistant to rotate the engine, remove the PTU.
- Remove and discard the PTU compression seal.