Front Differential - Vent Leakage
NUMBER: 03-04-99GROUP: Axle & Propshaft
DATE: June 4, 1999
SUBJECT:
Differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front differential vent.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a differential canister vent in the front differential vent hose.
MODELS:
1997 - 1999 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 1999 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 4X4 VEHICLES.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front differential vent.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the front differential vent for signs of differential gear lubricant weeping from the vent. If differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front differential vent, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 05016306AA Canister, Front Differential Vent
AR (1) 04874468 Lubricant, Mopar 80W-90 Gear & Axle
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Open the hood and locate the front differential vent hose. The hose is located to the right of the radiator (Figure 1).
2. Place a mark on the front differential vent hose 203 mm (8 in.) from the top of the vent, then cut the hose at the mark (Figure 1).
3. Place a mark on the front differential vent hose 89 mm (3.5 in.) from the top of the vent, then cut the hose at the mark and discard the cut section of hose (Figure 1).
4. Slide one of the nipples of the front differential vent canister p/n 0501 6306AA onto the lower section of the hose remaining in the vehicle. Make sure the vent hose is pushed completely onto the nipple of the canister by ensuring the hose is over the last barb.
5. Insert the top section of the differential vent hose onto the remaining nipple of the front differential vent canister. Make sure the vent hose is pushed completely onto the nipple of the canister by ensuring the hose is over the last barb.
6. Inspect the level of the front differential lubricant. Fill the differential with SAE 80W-90 Gear Lubricant p/n 04874468.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 02-60-65-92 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8- New Part