Section 320 (Power Transfer Unit (Service Information)): Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing PTU

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Roll the PTU (1) rearward and up to install.
Place the PTU in position on the transaxle.

Fig 2: Rear Mount No Bolts
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Lower the front of the engine until the rear mount has aligned (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Supporting Engine With Screw Jack
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Remove a screw jack (2) from under the engine mount bracket (1)

Fig 4: Lower PTU Mounting Bolts
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Install the bolts (1) to hold the lower PTU to the transaxle. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 5: Upper PTU Mounting Bolts
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Install the bolts (1) to hold the upper PTU to the transaxle. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 6: Front-To-Rear Support Bolts
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Place the front-to-rear support in position on the vehicle.
Install the bolts (2) to hold the front-to-rear support to the front and rear crossmembers. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the trough bolt (1) to hold the front-to-rear support rubber isolator to the front crossmember. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 7: Hidden Trough Bolt & PTU
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Install the hidden trough bolt (1) to hold the engine mount to the engine cradle above the PTU (2). Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 8: Maniverter & Bungie Cord
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Remove the bungie cord and slide the maniverter down and to the left into position on the engine.
Install the exhaust maniverter. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION 2.0L , or MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION 2.4L .
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 9: Exhaust To Maniverter Bolts
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Install the bolts (1) to hold the exhaust pipe to the maniverter. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the rear prop shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install right front halfshaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig 10: PTU Drain & Fill Plugs
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Remove the fill plug (2) and add fluid to the proper level. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the air cleaner. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION 2.0L , or BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION 2.4L .
Install the engine cover.
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, REMOVAL .
Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.