Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Drivetrain - Revised PTU Installation Procedures

NUMBER: 21-005-11

GROUP: Transmission and Transfer Case

DATE: Mayl8,2011

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 21-018-06, DATED SEPTEMBER

2, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE

HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CORRECTING PTU FASTENER

TORQUE.

SUBJECT:

Revised Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Installation Procedures


MODELS:

2007 (CS) Pacifica

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to 4.0L vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (Body Model Codes C*74)

DISCUSSION:

The PTU installation procedures have been revised to update the PTU to Transmission installation. The Repair Procedure is the complete revised installation procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Loosen the PTU to transaxle bracket if not already loose.





2. Install new O-ring onto PTU (Fig 1).

3. Apply RTV, 05010884AA, to the PTU 0-ring.

NOTE:
The sequence below should always be followed when installing the PTU





4. Install PTU into position. Install the PTU-to-transmission adaptor bolts and torque to 22 N.m (**16 ft.lbs.**) (Fig. 2).

5. Install the PTU Heat shield.

6. Install PTU-to-transaxle bracket upper bolts and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).

7. Tighten 3 PTU to transaxle bracket bolts to 100 N.m (75 ft.lbs.).

8. Install PTU/rear mount bracket. Install and tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).

9. Install propeller shaft assembly. Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 3 - Differential & Driveline > Propeller Shaft > Installation.

10. Install right halfshaft assembly. Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 3 - Differential & Driveline > Half Shaft - Front > Installation.

11. Install engine cradle crossmember. Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 13 - Frame & Bumpers > Frame > Crossmember - Engine Cradle > Installation.

12. Install exhaust to engine Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 11 - Exhaust System > Converter - Catalytic > Installation).

13. Check and adjust PTU Fluid level. The PTU holds 0.8L (1.7 Pints.) of Mopar(R) 75W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant.

POLICY:
Information Only

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.