Removal

Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

NOTE: 3.5L with Aisin AW21 transaxle shown, 3.0L with 6F35 transaxle similar.











All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove and discard the 4 front driveshaft-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) flange bolts.





3. Using a suitable pry bar as shown, separate the driveshaft flange from the PTU flange.





4. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

3.0L vehicles

5. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Front Drive Halfshafts.

All vehicles

6. Remove the 2 PTU-to-support bracket bolts, then remove the 3 PTU support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.





7. Remove the 5 PTU-to-transaxle bolts.





8. Separate the PTU from the transaxle. Remove the PTU from the vehicle.

Vehicles equipped with Aisin AW21 transaxle

9. NOTICE: A new compression seal must be installed whenever the PTU is removed from the vehicle. Failure to replace the compression seal may allow debris to enter the area around the transaxle seal and cause the transaxle seal to fail.

Using a suitable tool, remove the compression seal and discard.