Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Automatic Transaxle Installation

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POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION










Installation

All vehicles

1. Position the power transfer unit (PTU) to the transaxle.

CAUTION: A new power transfer unit (PTU) intermediate shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or PTU is removed from the vehicle.

NOTE: If necessary, install a new RH differential fluid seal.

2. Install the PTU-to-engine bracket and the 6 bracket bolts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

3. Connect the PTU vent tube.

4. Install the 3 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.

- Tighten to 70 Nm {7.0 kgf-m, 52 ft-lbf}.

5. Install the PTU-to-transaxle bolt (M10).

- Tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

6. Install the PTU heat shield and the 3 PTU heat shield bolts.

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



All vehicles





1. Install the crossmember brace and the 4 bolts.

- Tighten to 40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}.

2. Install the driveshaft. See Removal and Replacement.

3. Install the front RH intermediate shaft. See Front Axle / Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation.

4. Install the exhaust as required. See Description and Operation or - Description and Operation.

5. Fill the PTU. See - Service and Repair.

6. Check the transaxle fluid level. See Transaxle Fluid Drain And Refill.