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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 327
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.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be approximately 1/8 inch
(3 m m) below the bottom edge of the oil fill hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is level and
s
up
ported 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. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for further
information.
Transfer Case
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for further
information.
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
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer's recommended manual
transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids And
Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
1 — Fill Hole
2 — Drain Hole
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