Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Power Transfer Unit

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All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) flange bolts.
   Fig 2: View Of Driveshaft-To-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Flange, Bolt And Match Mark

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3. Using a suitable pry bar as shown in illustration, separate the driveshaft flange from the PTU flange.
   Fig 3: Separating Driveshaft Flange From PTU Flange Using Pry Bar

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4. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

   3.0L vehicles 

5. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

   All vehicles 

6. Remove the 2 PTU-to-support bracket bolts, then remove the 3 PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
   Fig 4: Locating PTU Support Bracket Bolts

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7. Remove the 5 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
   Fig 5: View Of PTU-To-Transaxle Bolt Locations

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8. Separate the PTU from the transaxle. Remove the PTU from the vehicle.

   Vehicles equipped with Aisin AW21 transaxle 

NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle. Failure to replace the compression seal may allow debris to enter the area around the transaxle seal and cause the transaxle seal to fail.
Fig 6: Locating Compression Seal
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9. Using a suitable tool, remove the compression seal and discard.