2003 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY Service Manual

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual Power Transfer Unit Components
21 - 2 POWER TRANSFER UNITRS
POWER TRANSFER UNIT (Continued)
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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual 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

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual 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

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual (3) Fluid level should be within 3/16º from bottom
of inspection hole. Add MopartGear and Axle Lubri-
cant 80W-90 as necessary with suitable suction gun
(Fig. 7).
(4) Install inspection plug and torq

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual (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
bracke

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual ADJUSTMENTS
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-
in

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual 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
MD9

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003  Service Manual 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 (F