Power Transfer Unit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2006 Dodge Caravan, and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
CAUTION: A certain amount of oil will drain out of the transaxle when the drive shaft is removed.
Remove right front drive shaft. Install a plug into the right driveshaft seal hole. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL)
Mark propeller shaft front flange.
CAUTION: Do not let propeller shaft hang freely. Damage to the shaft will occur.
Remove propeller shaft assembly. See Fig 1. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)

Fig 1: Driveshaft Flange
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1 - DRIVESHAFT FLANGE
Remove cradle plate. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Cradle Plate
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1 - CRADLE PLATE
Remove the Power Transfer Unit mounting bracket bolts at the rear of the unit. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Remove Rear P.T.U Bracket Bolts
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1 - P.T.U. MOUNT BRACKET

2 - P.T.U.
Remove the right outboard support bracket and bolts near the right axle shaft.
Remove the four mounting bolts for the P.T.U. See Fig 4 and Fig 5.

Fig 4: P.T.U. Lower Mounting Bolts
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1 - P.T.U.

2 - P.T.U. MOUNTING BOLTS

Fig 5: P.T.U. Upper Mounting Bolts
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1 - P.T.U. UPPER MOUNTING BOLTS

2 - P.T.U.
Remove P.T.U. assembly from vehicle.