Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Removal

Power Transfer Unit (PTU)









NOTE: A new intermediate shaft seal and deflector must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is removed from the vehicle.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the LH and RH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

3. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

4. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.

Remove the 4 bolts and support the driveshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.





5. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe and the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.

6. Remove the 2 roll restrictor nuts and the roll restrictor shield.





7. Remove the roll restrictor through bolt.





8. Remove the roll restrictor through bolt, 2 roll restrictor bracket bolts and the roll restrictor assembly.





9. Remove the 3 roll restrictor bracket-to-transaxle bolts and the roll restrictor-to-transaxle bracket.





10. Remove the 5 PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.





11. Using a long extension, loosen but do not remove the 2 LH side PTU-to-transaxle bolts.





12. Remove the 3 RH side PTU-to-transaxle bolts and the 2 LH side PTU-to-transaxle bolts previously loosened.





13. Separate the PTU from the transaxle and remove it from the vehicle.

14. NOTE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle.

Using a suitable tool, remove the compression seal and discard.