Fluid Drain And Fill

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Fig 1: Engine Compartment Lower Silencer

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1 - ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER

2 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD

NOTE: The fluid required for this transaxle is Mopar® ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Use of improper or substitute fluids can cause shift problems and/or transaxle failure.

Raise vehicle on hoist.

Diesel Models: Remove engine compartment lower silencer (1). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Transaxle Fluid Drain and Fill Plugs

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1 - FILL PLUG

2 - DRAIN PLUG

3 - RIGHT AXLE SEAL

Obtain suitable fluid collection container and place under transaxle.
Remove transaxle drain plug (2). See Fig 2. Allow fluid to drain into container until empty.
Install drain plug (2) and torque to 39-47 N.m (29-35 ft. lbs.).
Remove transaxle fill plug (1).
2.2L Turbo Diesel Models: Add 2.0 L (2.1 qts.) of ATF+4 (Automatic Transaxle Fluid). 2.4L Turbo Models: Add 1.8 L (1.9 qts.) of ATF+4 (Automatic Transaxle Fluid).
Install fill plug (1) and torque to 39-47 N.m (29-35 ft. lbs.).
Diesel Models: Install engine compartment lower silencer (1). See Fig 1.
Lower vehicle.