Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

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POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

CAUTION: Any time the power transfer unit (PTU) has been submerged in water, the lubricant must be replaced.

NOTE: The PTU is lubricated for life and is not to be checked unless a leak is suspected or a repair is necessary.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

3. Apply silicone sealant to the drain plug threads and install the drain plug.

- Tighten to 14 Nm {1.4 kgf-m, 124 in-lbf}.






4. Remove the fill plug and fill the PTU with specified lubricant.


NOTE: The fluid level must be even with the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on flat, level ground.

5. Apply silicone sealant to the fill plug and install the plug.

- Tighten to 34 Nm {3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft-lbf}.