Standard Procedure - PTU Fluid Drain/Fill

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Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig 1: PTU Heat Shield
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Remove bolt (1) from lower part of PTU heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Retaining Clip
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Using a long pry bar remove the retaining clip (1) from the side of the PTU heat shield (2).
NOTE:
Position the PTU heat shield aside as necessary

Fig 3: PTU Drain Plug
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Remove PTU drain plug (1). Drain fluid into suitable container.
Install drain plug (1) and torque to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: Ratcheting Box Angle Wrench
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A 10 mm hex bit 7/8" long (1) and a ratcheting box angle wrench (2) will be required to remove the PTU fill plug.

Fig 5: Ratcheting Box Angle Wrench & PTU Fill Plug
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NOTE:
Position the PTU heat shield aside as necessary
Using the ratcheting box angle wrench (1) and hex bit (3) remove the PTU fill plug (2).

Fig 6: Gear Lube Pump
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Use a gear lube pump (1) to fill PTU. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
Install fill plug and torque to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Retaining Clip
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Reposition the PTU heat shield (2) to the side of the PTU, and install a new retaining clip (1).

Fig 8: PTU Heat Shield
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Reposition the PTU heat shield (2) to the bottom of the PTU, and install bolt (1). Tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
Lower vehicle.