Removal Procedure

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Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft- Right Side (1) - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD) , or Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (M3U, MHG, MNH, MNK with FWD) , or Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (M3D, M3H with FWD)
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Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield (2) - Remove - Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield Replacement
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]
Remove the retainers (2) then reposition the wiring harness as necessary.
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Power Transfer Unit Bracket (2) - Remove - Power Transfer Unit Bracket Replacement
Propeller Shaft@Transfer Case - Remove - Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
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Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose Retainer (1) @Turbocharger Outlet Duct Connector - Disconnect
Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose (2) @Power Transfer Unit Case (3) - Disconnect
Support the power transfer unit with a suitable jack, and secure with suitable straps.
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Power Transfer Unit Bolt (1) - Remove
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Power Transfer Unit Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
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Power Transfer Unit Case (1) @Transmission - Remove
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Remove and DISCARD the power transfer unit face seal (1).
Power Transfer Unit Face Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD