Section 111 (Power Transfer Unit (Service Information)): Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Remove - Install PTU

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Roll the PTU in, moving from front to back (1). Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 2: PTU Install
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Rest the PTU (1) on the frame (3) while the engine and transaxle (2) are raised back into position. Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 3: Jack AT Trans Mount
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Lower screw jack (2) until rear mount through bolt can be installed. Refer to Fig 3.

Fig 4: Rear Engine Mount
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Install rear mount through bolt (2) and tighten bolt to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Refer to Fig 4.

Fig 5: Front Engine Mount
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Install the transmission crossmember and bolts, (2) tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
Install the through bolt at the front transmission mount (1) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: PTU O-Ring
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NOTE:
STICKING THE O-RING WITH VASELINE OR TRANS ASSEMBLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED.
Insure that the O-ring (1) between the PTU and transaxle is in place. Refer to Fig 6.

Fig 7: PTU Mounting Bolts
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Slide the PTU into place.
Install and tighten the PTU mounting bolts (1, 2) to 58 N.m (43ft. lbs.).
Lower the hoist.
Install the maniverter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .

Fig 8: Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the air box (1).
Install engine trim cover.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
Install the exhaust system. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .
Install the Prop shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the axle shafts. Refer to INSTALLATION or INSTALLATION or INSTALLATION .
Fill PTU. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Lower hoist.
Connect battery cables (2).
Top off the fluids. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .