392 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission
malfunction, visit an authorized dealer
immediately to have the transmission fluid level
checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper
fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will provide satisfactory
lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required.
Howeve
r, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid
to ensure optimum transmission performance and
life. Use only the manufacturer recommended
transmission fluid
Ú page 441. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level
u
sin
g the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes
should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.
REAR AXLE AND 4X4 FRONT DRIVING
A
XLE FLUID LEVEL
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
Ú page 441. This
inspection should be made with the vehicle in a
leve
l position.
The fluid level should be even with the bottom of
the
fill hole (within 1/4 in (6.4 mm) of edge of hole)
for t
he front axle and rear axle.
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 364.
Lubricant Selection
For further information Ú page 441.
NOTE:
The presence of water in the gear lubricant will
resu
lt in corrosion and possible failure of differ-
ential components. Operation of the vehicle in
w
ate
r, as may be encountered in some off-highway
types of service, will require draining and refilling
the axle to avoid damage.
Limited-Slip Differentials
Rear axles equipped with a Limited Slip Differential
requ
ire that 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar® Limited Slip
Addi
tive be added to the gear lubricant
Ú page 441. The Mopar® Limited Slip Additive
should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a
f
lui
d change is made to an axle equipped with a
Limited Slip Differential.
NOTE:
When refilling a limited slip differential axle which
requ
ires a friction modification additive, the
additive should be added before the gear lubricant
to ensure proper additive fill.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an
authorized dealer immediately. Severe
transmission damage may occur. An authorized
dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid
level accurately.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or
torque converter shudder
Ú page 441.
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