Standard Procedure - Fluid Drain/Refill

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Fill/Drain Plug And I.D. Tag Locations

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - FILL PLUG

2 - DRAIN PLUG

3 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case. See Fig 1.

Raise vehicle.
Position drain pan under transfer case.
Remove drain and fill plugs and drain lubricant completely.
Install drain plug. Tighten plug to 20-34 N.m (15-25 ft. lbs.).
Remove drain pan.
Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug opening with the required fluid. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION)
Install and tighten fill plug to 20-34 N.m (15-25 ft. lbs.).
Lower vehicle.