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(3) Using suitable suction gun, draw fluid from
PTU. Make sure hose contacts bottom of case to
ensure all fluid is removed.
(4) Add 1.15 liters (1.22 quarts) of Moparž Gear
and Axle Lubricant 80W-90 with suction gun (Fig. 9).
(5) Install inspection plug and torque to 20 N´m
(180 in. lbs.) torque.(6) Lower vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
CAUTION: A certain amount of oil will drain out of
the transaxle when the drive shaft is removed.
Fig. 6 Inspection Plug
1 - INSPECTION PLUG
Fig. 7 Removing/Adding PTU Fluid
1 - SUCTION GUN
2 - INSPECTION HOLE
Fig. 8 Inspection Plug
1 - INSPECTION PLUG
Fig. 9 Adding Fluid to PTU
1 - SUCTION GUN
2 - INSPECTION HOLE
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(2) Remove right front drive shaft. Install a plug
into the right driveshaft seal hole. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT -
REMOVAL)
(3) Mark propeller shaft front flange.
CAUTION: Do not let propeller shaft to hang freely.
Damage to the shaft will occur.
(4) Remove propeller shaft assembly (Fig. 10).
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PRO-
PELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove cradle plate (Fig. 11).(6) Remove the Power Transfer Unit mounting
bracket bolts at the rear of the unit (Fig. 12).
(7) Remove the right outboard support bracket and
bolts near the right axle shaft.
(8) Remove the four mounting bolts for the P.T.U.
(Fig. 13)and (Fig. 14).
(9) Remove P.T.U. assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Check
transaxle fluid and P.T.U. fluid and fill to level.
(2) Refer to the Specifications section for the
proper torque specifications.
Fig. 10 Driveshaft Flange
1 - DRIVESHAFT FLANGE
Fig. 11 Cradle Plate
1 - CRADLE PLATE
Fig. 12 Remove Rear P.T.U Bracket Bolts
1 - P.T.U. MOUNT BRACKET
2 - P.T.U.
Fig. 13 P.T.U. Lower Mounting Bolts
1 - P.T.U.
2 - P.T.U. MOUNTING BOLTS
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ADJUSTMENT - OUTPUT FLANGE SHIM
SELECTION
This procedure is used when the output flange is
replaced. Replacement of the output flange requires
installation of the correct size shim to maintain bear-
ing preload.The shim must protrude from the
new output flange the same distance that the
original shim protruded from the original
flange.
(1) Stand the original output flange on end with
shim side pointing up.
(2) Place original shim into groove in top of flange.
(3) Place a straight edge across the shim.
(4) Using feeler gauge, measure the distance
between the straight edge and the top of the flange
(Fig. 15). Record this measurement.
(5) Repeat steps Step 1 through Step 4using the
new flange and the original shim.Record this
measurement.
(6) If measurements are not equal, use a new shim
that protrudes from new output flange. Make sure it
protrudes the same amount.
(7) For Example: The original shim protrudes
0.075 inch from the original output flange. Place the
original shiminto the new output flange. The pro-
trusion of the shim in the new flange is 0.085 inch.
This indicates that a 0.010 inch thinner shim is
required to maintain the original protrusion.
(8) Install output flange and torque flange nut to
244 N´m (180 ft. lbs.).
(9) Check the turning torque of the pinion before
installing the rear cover into the P.T.U. The turning
torque should be between 2.0 N´m and 2.5 N´m (17
in. lbs. and 22 in. lbs.).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
End Cover................ 28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Fill Plug.................. 27N´m(240 in. lbs.)
Flange Nut............... 162N´m(120 ft. lbs.)
Inspection Plug............ 20N´m(180 in. lbs.)
Rear Cover................ 28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Ring Gear.................. 94N´m(70ft.lbs.)
Fig. 14 P.T.U. Upper Mounting Bolts
1 - P.T.U. UPPER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - P.T.U.
Fig. 15 Output Flange Shim Measurement
1 - MEASURE THIS DIMENSION
2 - SHIM
3 - O-RING
4 - OUTPUT FLANGE
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SPECIAL TOOLS
SDP POWER TRANSFER UNIT
5049-a Seal Puller
5065 Bearing Installer
6514 Bearing Remover
6522 Bearing Remover
7794-a Bearing Remover
C-4171 Handle
C-4171-2 Handle
C-4657 Seal Installer
MD998200 Intaller
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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
REMOVAL
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Remove P.T.U. from vehicle.
(2) Use a pry bar to remove seal from retainer
plate (Fig. 16). Be careful not to damage seal journal
when removing seal.
INSTALLATION
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Using a large socket, carefully install new seal.
The spring side of the seal must face the transaxle
differential.
(2) Reinstall the P.T.U. into the vehicle.
(3) Check and fill fluids as required.
END COVER BALL BEARING
REMOVAL
The end cover ball bearing can be removed and
installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit
from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the out-
put seal must be removed to gain access to the bear-
ing.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right front half shaft from vehicle.
(3) Remove output seal with a hammer and chisel
(Fig. 17).
(4) Remove bearing retaining snap ring (Fig. 18).
MD998334 Seal Installer
MD998346 Bearing Puller
Fig. 16 Transaxle Differential Carrier Seal
1 - TRANSAXLE CASE
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
3 - RETAINER PLATE
Fig. 17 Output Seal Removal
1 - HAMMER
2 - CHISEL
3 - SEAL
4 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
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(5) Use bearing puller MD998346 to remove bear-
ing (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
The end cover ball bearing can be removed and
installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit
from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the out-
put seal must be removed to gain access to the bear-
ing.
CAUTION: When installing bearing, position the
bearing in place by hand square to the bore. Other-
wise, bearing and/or housing damage may occur
upon installation.(1) Use installer MD998200 and driver handle
C-4171 to install bearing (Fig. 20) into the housing.
(2) Install bearing retaining snap ring.
CAUTION: When installing bearing retaining snap
ring, be sure to index the snap ring so that the
snap ring does not cover bearing oil passage.
(3) Install new outer half shaft seal using
MD998334 seal installer (Fig. 21).Do not reuse the
old seal.
(4) Reinstall right front half shaft.
(5) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 18 Bearing Snap Ring
1 - BEARING
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - BEARING SNAP RING
Fig. 19 Bearing Removal
1 - P.T.U. END COVER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL
MD998346
Fig. 20 Bearing Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL MD998200
2 - SPECIAL C-4171
Fig. 21 Installing New Seal
1 - P.T.U. END COVER
2 - HAMMER
3 - SPECIAL TOOL
MD998334
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END COVER SEAL
REMOVAL
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to perform this operation. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/POWER TRANSFER
UNIT - REMOVAL)
(1) Remove P.T.U. end cover bolts (Fig. 22).
(2) Gently tap on end cover ears with a hammer to
separate end cover from the case (Fig. 23).
(3) Clean and inspect sealer surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reinstall cover and tighten bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown in (Fig. 24).
Retighten first bolt after all others are tight.
CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful
not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.
(2) Reinstall P.T.U. into vehicle.
(3) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 22 P.T.U. End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 23 End Cover Removal
1 - END COVER EARS
2 - HAMMER
3 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Fig. 24 Bolt Tightening Sequence
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HALF SHAFT INNER SEAL
REMOVAL
The power transfer unit half shaft inner seal is the
smaller of the two seals located on the inside of the
end cover.
(1) Remove power transfer unit from the vehicle.
(2) Remove end cover bolts (Fig. 25).
(3) Tap on end cover ears to separate cover from
case (Fig. 26).
(4) Drive seal out with a hammer and small chisel
(Fig. 27).
INSTALLATION
The power transfer unit half shaft inner seal is the
smaller of the two seals located on the inside of the
end cover.
(1) Clean and inspect seal area.
(2) Install seal with a 1 1/16 inch socket (Fig. 28).
The seal must be installed with the spring side of the
seal facing end cover ball bearing. The seal will bot-
tom against a machined shoulder in the cover.
(3) Clean sealing surfaces of the end cover and
P.T.U. case. Apply a bead of Moparž Gasket Maker,
Loctite Gasket Eliminator No. 518 or equivalent.
(4) Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 29). Retighten first bolt after
all other bolts are tight.
(5) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
(6) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 25 End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 26 End Cover Removal
1 - END COVER EARS
2 - HAMMER
3 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
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