Power Transfer Unit End Cover Seal

The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from the vehicle to perform this operation. Refer to Power Transfer Unit Removal.

Fig. 15:

(1) Remove P.T.U. end cover bolts (Fig. 15).

Fig. 16:

(2) Gently tap on end cover ears with a hammer to separate end cover from the case (Fig. 16).
(3) Clean and inspect sealer surfaces.
(4) Apply Mopar(R) Gasket Maker, Loctite Gasket Eliminator No.518 or equivalent to sealing surfaces.

Fig. 17:

(5) Reinstall cover and tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) in the sequence shown in (Fig. 17). Retighten first bolt after all others are tight.

CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.

(6) Reinstall P.T.U. into vehicle.
(7) Check and fill fluids as required.