Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector: Removal
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The PTU may leak different color fluids, red fluid leak for automatic transmission fluid and brown/black gear lube for PTU fluid. The PTU seals prevent these types of fluids from leaking. It is important to note which color fluid is leaking to determine the most appropriate service procedure. This procedure will correct a red fluid leak (automatic transmission fluid) from the intermediate shaft seal on the RH side of the PTU. Refer to Analysis of Leakage under Power Transfer Unit (PTU) .
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This procedure is to be performed through the RH wheel opening. It is not necessary to remove the exhaust components to complete this repair.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
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Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
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Remove the RH brake disc. Refer to Front Disc Brake .
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Remove the RH intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Drive Halfshafts .
- 5.NOTE: The following instruction will prevent the Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D) from opening too far which would make removing the intermediate shaft seal deflector difficult.
Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D). Place a 16 mm (5/8 in) washer between the components as shown.
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Failure to utilize the recommended tools may result in serious damage to the PTU.
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Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), handle from Remover, Halfshaft 205-241, Slide Hammer Master Set 100-D112.
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Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), handle from Remover, Halfshaft 205-241, Slide Hammer Master Set 100-D112.- The seal deflector will be damaged during removal. Remove all foreign material from the PTU before continuing with the repair.
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Special Tool(s): Remover, Transfer Case Bearing Cup 308-125 (T87P-7120-D), handle from Remover, Halfshaft 205-241, Slide Hammer Master Set 100-D112. Remove the intermediate shaft seal, and if equipped, the alignment washer.