Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 50

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 25
D R 1 ¥ E T R A 1 N
INDEX
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Automatic Transmission 26
Clutch and Brake Pedal Bushings 25
Clutch Master Cylinder 25
Drive Shafts 27
Front Axle 26
CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL BUSHINGS
I f the clutch and brake pedal mechanism squeaks,
the pivot bushings should be lubricated. Use Mopar
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, or an equivalent. Refer to
Group 5, Brakes for location of bushings.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
FLUID SELECTION
WARNING: DO NOT A L L O W P E T R O L E U M OR WA­
T E R B A S E LIQUIDS TO CONTAMINATE C L U T C H
FLUID, S E A L DAMAGE AND C L U T C H F A I L U R E CAN
RESULT
The clutch reservoir level (Fig. 6) should be in­
spected when other under hood service is performed.
When fluid must be added, use Mopar, Brake Fluid
or equivalent. Use only brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3, Federal, Department of Transportation spec­
ification. To avoid fluid contamination, use fluid from
a properly sealed container.
RING
J9106-11
Fig. 6 Clutch Master Cylinder
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
The manual transmission should be inspected for
oil leaks and proper oil level when other under vehi­
cle service is performed. To inspect the transaxle oil
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Front Axle U-Joint and Pivot Bearings 27
Manual Transmissions
25
Rear Axle .
26
Transfer Case (4WD Vehicles) 26
level, position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove
fill plug from the transmission. The oil level should
not be below 4 mm (3/16 in) from the bottom of the
oil fill opening. Refer to Group21, Transmission
proper service procedures.
NV-3100 or NV-4500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NV-3500 and NV-4500 manual transmissions does
not require periodic maintenance. The oil should be
changed only when water contamination is sus­
pected. I f oil has a foamy or milky appearance i t
probably is contaminated. For proper diagnostic and
service procedures, refer to Group 21, Manual Tran­
saxle.
AX-15 GETRAG MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AX-15 Getrag manual transmission requires oil
changes at the following intervals.
Light Duty Service-Every 60 000 k m (37,000
miles).
Heavy Duty Service-Every 58 000 km (36,000
miles).
Severe Service-Every 29 000 k m (18,000 miles).
SELECTING MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
NV-3600 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar Manual
Transmission Fluid (MS9224) or equivalent, be used
to fill an NV-3500 manual transmission.
NV-4100 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Corporation recommends API/GL-4 SAE
75w-90, Mopar Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
(P/N 4637579) or Castrol Syntog® be used to fill an
NV-4500 manual transmission.
Mopar and Castrol synthetic manual trans­
mission oils are the ONLY lubricants recom­
mended for use i n the NV-4500 transmission.
AX-15 GETRAG MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Corporation recommends API/GL-5 SAE
75w-90, Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid (P/N
4549624) or equivalent be used to fill an AX-15 man­
ual transmission.