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Power Transfer Unit (Service Information): Removal: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL 2.0L , or BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL 2.4L .
  4. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Place a suitable drain pan under the PTU.
  6. Remove right front halfshaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: PTU Drain & Fill Plugs
    GC0158268Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Remove the drain plug (2) from the PTU and allow the fluid to drain.
  8. Install the drain plug. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Remove the rear prop shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Exhaust To Maniverter Bolts
    GC0084378Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the bolts (1) holding the exhaust pipe to the maniverter (exhaust manifold with catalytic converter).
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the exhaust maniverter. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, REMOVAL 2.0L , or MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, REMOVAL 2.4L .

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    Fig 3: Maniverter & Bungie Cord
    GC0084381Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Slide the maniverter up and to the right, support the maniverter (2) with the help of a bungie cord (1).
  14. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
    Fig 4: Hidden Trough Bolt & PTU
    GC0158298Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Front-To-Rear Support Bolts
    GC0158274Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Remove the trough bolt (1) holding the front-to-rear support rubber isolator to the front crossmember.
  17. Remove the bolts (2) holding the front-to-rear support to the front and rear crossmembers.
  18. Separate the front-to-rear support from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Upper PTU Mounting Bolts
    GC0158291Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Remove the bolts (1) holding the upper PTU to the transaxle.
    Fig 7: Lower PTU Mounting Bolts
    GC0158263Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. Remove the bolts (1) holding the lower PTU to the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Supporting Engine With Screw Jack
    GC0084384Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Install a screw jack (2) on front engine mount bracket (1).
    Fig 9: Rear Mount No Bolts
    GC0084385Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. Raise the front of the engine until the rear mount has dropped (1 and 2).
  23. Separate the PTU from the transaxle.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing PTU
    GC0158262Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. Roll the PTU (1) forward and down to remove.