Power Transfer Unit (PTU): Removal

Remove the Right Hand (RH) halfshaft. REFER to HALFSHAFT - RH, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
NOTE: To maintain the initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the driveshaft flange and the output flange.

Remove the 4 driveshaft-to-output flange bolts, then disconnect the driveshaft from the output flange. Position the driveshaft aside.

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If equipped with PTU cooling, drain the cooling system. REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the PTU support bracket.
- Remove the 2 PTU support bracket-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) bolts.
- Remove the 3 PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts.
Position the engine roll restrictor aside.
- Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts and the engine roll restrictor bracket.
- Loosen the rear engine roll restrictor bolt and pivot the engine roll restrictor downward.
If equipped, disconnect the PTU vent hose.
If equipped, disconnect the PTU cooling sensor.

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If equipped.

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If equipped, remove the RH turbocharger oil return line. Refer to appropriate step in REMOVAL .
Remove and discard the 2 steering gear bolts. Position the steering gear aside.

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Remove and discard the 4 front subframe bracket bolts.

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Remove and discard the 2 front subframe rearward bolts and remove the front subframe brackets.

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NOTE: Position a drain pan under the vehicle.

Remove the 5 PTU bolts and pull the PTU outward and separate it from the transaxle. Rotate the output flange upward, then turn it and remove the PTU from the vehicle.
Using a small screwdriver, remove and discard the compression seal.

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