Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Installation

Power Transfer Unit (PTU)









All vehicles

1. NOTE: If necessary, install a new RH differential fluid seal. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.

Position the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) to the transaxle.

2. Install the 3 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

3. Install the PTU-to-transaxle bolt (M10).
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Connect the PTU vent tube.

5. Install the PTU-to-engine bracket and the 6 bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Hybrid vehicles

6. Install the catalytic converter bracket and bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Vehicles equipped with 2.5L and hybrid

7. Install the catalytic converter bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).

All vehicles

8. Install the PTU heat shield and the 3 PTU heat shield bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

Vehicles equipped with 3.0L

9. Install the catalytic converter - 3.0L RH manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.

All vehicles

10. Install the crossmember brace and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





11. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.

12. Install the front RH intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

13. Install the exhaust as required. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.

14. Fill the PTU. For additional information, refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling Procedures.

15. Check the transaxle fluid level. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.