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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 307
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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. This inspection
should be made with the vehicle in a level position.
The fluid level should be even with the bottom of
the fill hole (within 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) of edge of
hole) for the front axle and rear axle.
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 286.
Lubricant Selection
For further information Ú page 349.
NOTE:
The presence of water in the gear lubricant will
result in corrosion and possible failure of differ-
ential components. Operation of the vehicle in
water, 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
require that 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar® Limited Slip
Additive be added to the gear lubricant
Ú page 349. The Mopar® Limited Slip Additive
should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a
fluid change is made to an axle equipped with a
Limited Slip Differential.
NOTE:
When refilling an axle with a Limited Slip Differ-
ential, (which requires a Limited Slip Additive),
the Limited Slip Additive should be added before
the gear lubricant is added to insure proper
additive fill.
TRANSFER CASE
Fluid Level Check
This fluid level can be checked by removing
the filler plug. The fluid level should be to the
bottom edge of the filler plug hole (or at least
within 1/8 inch of the bottom) with the vehicle
in a level position.
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 286.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the recommended fluid Ú page 349.
FUSES
General Information
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same
amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace
a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indi-
cated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the
circuit that must be corrected. Never replace a
blown fuse with metal wires or any other mate-
rial. Do not place a fuse inside a circuit
breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to use
proper fuses may result in serious personal
injury, fire and/or property damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
ignition is off and that all the other services
are switched off and/or disengaged.
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