Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Fluid Fill
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If equipped, remove the skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL
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- Remove the four heat shield bolts (2) holding the heat shield (1) to the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and remove the heat shield.
- Position a drain pan under the PTU fill plug.
- Remove the PTU fill plug (1).
- Fill the PTU to the bottom of the PTU fill plug hole using the specified fluid. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS
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It may take several minutes for the fluid to equalize in the PTU before a final fluid level check can be determined.
- Install PTU fill plug (1) and tighten to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the PTU heat shield (1) and tighten the heat shield bolts (2) to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- If equipped, install the skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.