ptu

My 2009 CX-9 makes a ding ding ding noise every time I turn. I launched the car from 0kph and heard a very loud bang. I believe my rear differential is done and need replacement but I’ve not yet cleared the issue. I’ve been told that it could be the bushings of the diff or even the PTU. Can...

The transfer case output shaft seal is seeping at 115,000 miles. I noticed a burnt smell in the garage and see a film around the seal (seeping onto the exhaust pipe). I've maintained the gear lube regularly (20,000 mile intervals with Amsoil Severe Gear Lube 75W-140). The seepage color is...

I am looking for some information on my 2012 CX-9 which has 7,000 miles on it. To provide some context, it had the symptoms of the widespread PTU (power transfer unit) problem, with oil leaking on the garage floor at around 6,000 miles. The dealer replaced the PTU under warranty. Since then, a...