Procedures

Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling





NOTE: Do not service the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fluid unless the vehicle is used in the Middle East or in countries where Middle East specification vehicles are sold and used off-road, in sand. For specific scheduled maintenance information, refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide in the Owner's Literature.

NOTE: The fluid that is removed may appear black and have a pungent odor. Do not mistake this for contaminated fluid. A new PTU (Power Transfer Unit) must be installed any time the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) has been submerged in water. If water has entered the PTU (Power Transfer Unit), the fluid will appear milky in color.

NOTE: Let the vehicle sit 10 minutes after the road test before checking the fluid level.

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Clean the area around the filler plug before removing.
Remove the filler plug.






PTUs without a drain plug

NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) is 0.53L (18 oz).

3. With the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening, remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A).

4. Refill the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight.

5. With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction.

6. Remove the filler plug. Using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A), remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU (Power Transfer Unit).

7. Refill the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight.

8. With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction.

9. Remove the filler plug. Using an Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A), remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU (Power Transfer Unit).

PTUs with a drain plug

NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) is 0.53L (18 oz).

10. Remove the drain plug.

11. Apply silicone sealant to the drain plug threads and install the plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).


All vehicles

12. Fill the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) with lubricant. The fluid must be even with the bottom of the fill opening.

13. Apply silicone sealant to the filler plug threads and install the plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).