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Standard Procedure - Fluid Drain And Fill

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NOTE: Note: The fluid required for use in this axle is Mopar® Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 75W-140.
Fig 1: Rear Axle Drain Plug
GC0014175Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Drive the vehicle until the differential lubricant is at the normal operating temperature.
  2. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle on hoist.
  3. Remove rear axle drain plug and drain lubricant completely from the axle.
  4. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).
    Fig 2: Rear Axle Fill Plug
    GC0014183Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle with 1.4 L (1.5 qts.) Mopar® Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W-140.
  6. Install fill plug and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).