Two Speed PTU

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the vehicle on a suitable hoist with the transaxle in neutral.
Raise the vehicle to gain access to the rear drive shaft. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the rear drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .

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Remove the cir-clip (2) from the groove in the rear output shaft (1).

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Remove the O-ring seal (1) from the groove in the rear output shaft (2).

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Using suitable prying tools, pry the dust deflector (2) from the rear output shaft.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to punch a hole in the dust deflector to enable removal.
Place a suitable drain pan under the PTU output shaft to catch fluid that may spill from PTU when the seal is removed.

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Using tool (special tool #9082A, Remover, Bearing) (2), remove the seal (1) from the PTU lower housing (3).
NOTE:
It may be necessary to squeeze the spring fingers on tool (special tool #9082A, Remover, Bearing) with suitable pliers to lock the jaws into the shoulder on the lip seal.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces and the seal bore, if any damage is present it will be necessary to replace the PTU.