Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair

PTU FLUID DRAIN AND FILL

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.







2. Remove bolt (1) from lower part of PTU heat shield (2).







3. Remove the retaining clip (1) from the side of the PTU heat shield (2).

NOTE: Position the PTU heat shield aside as necessary.







4. Remove PTU drain plug (1). Drain fluid into suitable container.

5. Install drain plug (1) and torque to 35 Nm (26 ft.lbs).







6. An allen wrench (1) with approximately 1-1/8" clearance in the location shown (2), will be required to remove the PTU fill plug.







NOTE: Position the PTU heat shield aside as necessary.

7. Use an allen wrench with 1-1/8" clearance (1) to remove the PTU fill plug (2).







8. Use a gear lube pump (1) to fill PTU with 0.8L (1.7 Pints.) of Mopar 75W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant.

9. Install fill plug and torque to 35 Nm (26 ft.lbs).







10. Reposition the PTU heat shield (2) to the side of the PTU, and install a new retaining clip (1).








11. Reposition the PTU heat shield (2) to the bottom of the PTU, and install bolt (1). Tighten to 12 Nm (105 in.lbs).