Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

FLUID DRAIN AND FILL

NOTE: Note: The fluid required for use in this axle is Mopar(R) Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 75W-140.





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 Nm (44 ft lbs).





5. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle with 1.4 L (1.5 qts.) Mopar(R) Synthetic Gear AND Axle Lubricant 75W-140 and insure axle is filled to the bottom of the fill hole.
6. Install fill plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft lbs).