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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER TRANSFER UNIT...................1
AUTOMATIC - 31TH.......................21AUTOMATIC - 41TE......................158
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER TRANSFER UNIT
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
SEAL IDENTIFICATION...................3
FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS..................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................4
FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION................4
PTU FLUID CHANGE.....................4
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................6
ADJUSTMENTS...........................7
SPECIFICATIONS.........................7
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................8
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
END COVER BALL BEARING
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION...........................10
END COVER SEAL
REMOVAL..............................11INSTALLATION...........................11
HALF SHAFT INNER SEAL
REMOVAL..............................12
INSTALLATION...........................12
INPUT SHAFT COVER SEAL
REMOVAL..............................13
INSTALLATION...........................14
INPUT SHAFT END SEAL
REMOVAL..............................16
INSTALLATION...........................16
INPUT SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL..............................17
INSTALLATION...........................18
OUTER HALF SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................19
REAR COVER O-RING
REMOVAL..............................20
INSTALLATION...........................20
POWER TRANSFER UNIT
DESCRIPTION
The Power Transfer Unit (P.T.U.) is attached to a
modified automatic transaxle case where the right
half shaft extension housing would normally be
located.
The Power Transfer Unit is sealed from the trans-
axle and has its own oil sump. The Unit uses
Moparž SAE 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant (MS-
9020) and holds 1.15 liters (1.22 quarts).Service of the Power Transfer Unit is limited to:
²Fluid Change
²Seals
²Gaskets
²One ball bearing
²Output flange
If the ring gear and pinion, any tapered roller
bearings, case, covers, or pinion carrier fail the entire
unit must be replaced.
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OPERATION
The Transfer Unit provides the power to the rear
wheels through a hypoid ring gear and pinion set.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SEAL
IDENTIFICATION
For accurate seal diagnosis, repair seal name and
location is critical. Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3)
and (Fig. 4) for correct seal name and location.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLUID LEAK
DIAGNOSIS
When diagnosing fluid leaks on the Power Transfer
Unit two weep holes are provided to diagnose certain
seal leaks. These holes are located on the bottom side
of the assembly (Fig. 5).
If fluid leak is detected from either weep hole, seal
replacement is necessary.Do not attempt to repair
the leak by sealing weep holes,they must be kept
clear of sealants for proper seal operation.
If fluid is leaking from weep hole A (Fig. 5) the
type of fluid leaking will determine which seal needs
to be replaced. If the fluid leaking is red in color
1 - PLUG 18 - CASE-PTU 35 - SHIM
2 - WASHER FLAT 19 - PINION-PTU 36 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
3 - SEAL RING 20 - O-RING 37 - SHAFT ASSY. FRONT L.H.
4 - SNAP RING 21 - SHIM 38 - SEAL RING
5 - BALL BEARING 22 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 39 - OIL WIPER
6 - SEAL RING 23 - COVER-PTU CASE REAR 40 - RETAINER DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
7 - COVER-PTU
CASE END24 - FLANGE TUBE-PTU-OUTPUT ASSY. 41 - SHAFT DIFFERENTIAL PINION
8 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 25 - LOCK NUT-HEX FLANGE 42 - PIN
9 - SEAL RING 26 - O- RING 43 - CASE DIFFERENTIAL
10 - SEAL RING 27 - RETAINER PLATE 44 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING CONE
11 - HEX HEAD SCREW 28 - O-RING 45 - SEAL RING
12 - SHAFT-PTU INPUT 29 - BRACKET 46 - SEAL RING
13 - GEAR-PTU RING 30 - THRUST WASHER 47 - PLUG
14 - TROUGH-PTU (RT.) 31 - SIDE GEAR-DIFFERENTIAL 48 - O-RING
15 - TROUGH-PTU (LT.) 32 - FINAL DRIVE GEAR 49 - SHIM
16 - TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 33 - PINION DIFFERENTIAL 50 - MAGNET
17 - HEX HEAD SCREW 34 - WASHER DIFFERENTIAL PINION 51 - DOWEL
52 - SHAFT ASSY. FRONT R.H.
53 - HEX HEAD SCREW
Fig. 1 Seal
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - P.T.U. CASE
3 - MAGNET
4 - INPUT SHAFT END SEAL
5 - OUTPUT SHAFT
6 - RING GEAR
7 - REAR COVER
Fig. 2 Seal Location
1 - REAR COVER
2 - END COVER
3 - OUTER HALFSHAFT SEAL
4 - P.T.U. CASE
5 - P.T.U. OUTPUT SEAL
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(transmission fluid) this indicates that the Transmis-
sion differential carrier seal should be replaced. If
the fluid leaking is light brown (gear lube) this indi-
cates that the Power Transfer Unit input seal should
be replaced. For replacement of these seals refer to
Power Transfer Unit Service Procedures.
If fluid is leaking from weep hole B (Fig. 5) the
type of fluid leaking will determine which seal is
leaking. If the fluid leaking is red in color (transmis-
sion fluid) this indicates that the input shaft end seal
should be replaced. If the fluid leaking is light brown
(gear lube) this indicates that the half shaft innerseal and P.T.U. input shaft cover seal should be
replaced. For replacement of these seals refer to
Power Transfer Unit Service Procedures.
Before condemning any seal or gasket be sure that
the rear rocker arm cover on the engine is not the
cause of the oil leak. Oil leaking from the rocker arm
cover is easily mistaken for a leaking Power Transfer
Unit.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove PTU inspection plug (Fig. 6).
(3) Fluid level should be within 3/16º from bottom
of inspection hole. Add Moparž Gear and Axle Lubri-
cant 80W-90 as necessary with suitable suction gun
(Fig. 7).
(4) Install inspection plug and torque to 20 N´m
(180 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower vehicle.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PTU FLUID CHANGE
NOTE: PTU Fluid should be changed upon servic-
ing the unit, or at the unit's regular scheduled inter-
val. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION)
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove PTU inspection plug (Fig. 8).
Fig. 3 Seal Location
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT
3 - REAR COVER
4 - P.T.U. CASE
5 - INPUT SHAFT SEAL
Fig. 4 Seal Location
1 - P.T.U. INPUT SHAFT COVER SEAL
2 - HALF SHAFT INNER SEAL
3 - INSIDE VIEW OF P.T.U. END COVER
Fig. 5 Weep Hole Locations
1 - ENGINE OIL PAN
2 - WEEP HOLE ªAº
3 - TRANSAXLE CASE
4 - P.T.U.
5 - WEEP HOLE ªBº
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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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