POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
| CAUTION | New power transfer unit (PTU) lubricant must be added any time the PTU has been submerged in water. |
Note. The PTU is lubricated for life and is not to be checked unless a leak is suspected or a repair is necessary.
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See «LIFTING»(ref-348626-S31954056142009112700000) .
- Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
- Apply silicone sealant to the drain plug threads and install the drain plug. Tighten to 14 N.m {1.4 kgf.m, 124 in.lbf}.
- Remove the fill plug and fill the PTU with specified lubricant. NOTE: The fluid level must be even with the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on flat, level ground.
- Apply silicone sealant to the fill plug and install the plug. Tighten to 34 N.m {3.5 kgf.m, 25 ft.lbf}.
