Section 42 (Power Transfer Unit (Service Information) - MK): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Patriot and 2017 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, REMOVAL .
- Remove the engine cover. For 2.0L, refer to REMOVAL . For 2.4L, refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the air cleaner. For 2.4L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL . For 2.0L, refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Place a suitable drain pan under the PTU.
- Remove right front halfshaft. Refer to REMOVAL
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- Remove the drain plug (2) from the PTU and allow the fluid to drain.
- Install the drain plug. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for proper torque specifications.
- Remove the rear prop shaft. Refer to REMOVAL
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- Remove the bolts (1) holding the exhaust pipe to the maniverter (exhaust manifold with catalytic converter).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the exhaust maniverter Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, REMOVAL
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- Slide the maniverter up and to the right, support the maniverter (1) with the help of a bungie cord.
- Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, REMOVAL
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- Remove the trough bolt (1) holding the front-to-rear support rubber isolator to the front crossmember.
- Remove the bolts (2) holding the front-to-rear support to the front and rear crossmembers.
- Separate the front-to-rear support from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts (1) holding the upper PTU to the transaxle.
- Remove the bolts (1) holding the lower PTU to the transaxle.
- Install a screw jack (2) on front engine mount bracket (1).
- Raise the front of the engine until the rear mount has dropped (1 and 2).
- Separate the PTU from the transaxle.
- Roll the PTU (1) forward and down to remove.