412 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
FRONT/REAR AXLE FLUID
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks
are not required. When the vehicle is serviced
for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the
axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil
leakage is suspected, inspect the fluid level.
Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be approximately 1/8 inch
(3 mm) below the bottom edge of the oil fill hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is level and
s
u
pported by the axles.
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the
level specified above.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
fluid Ú page 462.
TRANSFER CASE
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of
the fill hole when the vehicle is in a level
position.
Transfer Case
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals
Ú page 384.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
fluid Ú page 462.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The
fluid level should be between the bottom of the
fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 of an
inch (4.76
mm) below the bottom of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
le
vel.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will give satisfactory
lubrication for the life of the vehicle. If the fluid
becomes contaminated with water, it should be
changed immediately. Otherwise, change the
fluid as recommended in the Maintenance Plan
Ú page 384.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only FCA recommended manual
transmission fluid Ú page 458.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
E
QUIPPED
Special Additives
It is strongly recommended against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired
by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the transmission.
1 — Fill Hole
2 — Drain Hole
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