Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 68

I - 32 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE —
[FLUID LEVEL
The transfer case fill hole plug is located at the
rear of the housing (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 NP 241 Transfer Case
Determine the transfer case fluid level according to
the following procedure.
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the fill hole plug from the transfer
case. The fluid level should be at the bottom edge of
the fill hole. The level can be slightly below the bot­
tom edge of the fill hole if the fluid is cold.
If the transfer case fluid is warm, it is accept­
able for the fluid to drip out of the fill hole. If
the fluid gushes out of the fill hole, the level is
too high.
(3) If the level is low, add fluid to the bottom edge
of the fill hole.
(4) Install the fill hole plug. Tighten the plug to
41-54 N-m (30-40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
The transfer case requires periodic maintenance at
the intervals described in the Maintenance Schedules
sections of this Group. For proper diagnostic and ser­
vice procedures, refer to Group 21, Transmission and
Transfer Case.
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IDENTIFICATION
TAG J9202-23
Fig. 7 Model 44 Differential Cover
Dana 60—approximately 12 mm (0.5 in.) below the
bottom of the fill hole in the differential cover (Fig.
8).
The vehicle must be positioned on a level surface
before inspecting oil level.
LUBRICANT
SPECIFICATION
Use API/GL-5 SAE 80W-90, Mopar Multipurpose
Gear Lubricant or equivalent to fill the front axle.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATION
Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar ATF Plus
(automatic transmission fluid type 7176) be used to
fill the transfer case. If ATF Plus is not available use
Mopar Dexron II Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent.
FRONT AXLE (4WD)
The front axle does not require periodic mainte­
nance. Inspect the axle for oil leaks or damage and
proper oil level when other under vehicle service is
performed. Oil leaks should be repaired before re­
turning vehicle to service. If the oil appears milky or
foamy it is probably water contaminated. If contami­
nation is evident, change the axle lubricant. Refer to
Group 2, Front Suspension and Axle for proper ser­
vice procedures.
LUBRICANT LEVEL
Dana 44—approximately 6 mm (0.25 in.) below the
bottom of the fill hole in the differential cover (Fig.
7).
DIFFERENTIAL
COVER
SPECIAL AiiillWES
Chrysler Corporation does not recommend the use
of special-type fluid additives.
FLUID
AND FILTER CHANGE
The automatic transmission fluid and filter should
be changed at the intervals described in the Mainte­
nance Schedules section of this Group. Refer to
Group 21, Transmission for proper service proce­
dures.
TRANSFER CASE (4WD VEHICLES)
The transfer case should be inspected for fluid
leaks and proper fluid level when other under vehicle
service is performed.