Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Installation

Power Transfer Unit (PTU)













All vehicles

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

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 exhaust bracket and bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines and Hybrid

7. Install the exhaust 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.

All vehicles

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





11. Install the driveshaft.

12. Install the front RH intermediate shaft.

13. Install the exhaust as required.

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

15. Check the transaxle fluid level.