Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 52

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 27
9-1/4 Inch Axle—approximately 15 mm (0.625 in.)
below the bottom of the fill hole in the differential
cover.
Dana 60, 70 o r 80—approximately 17 mm (0.75
in.) below the bottom of the fill hole in the differen­
tial cover.
The vehicle must be positioned on a level surface
before inspecting oil level.
SELECTING
L U B R I C A N T
Use API/GL-5 SAE 80w-90, Mopar Multipurpose
Gear Lubricant or equivalent to fill the rear axle.
FRONT AXLE U-JOINT AND PIVOT BEARINGS
BR 3500 WITH DANA 60 FRONT AXLE
Lubricate Universal Joints at the intervals de­
scribed i n the Maintenance Schedules section of this
Group. Refer to Group 2, Front Suspension and Axles
and Group 16, Propeller Shafts for proper service
procedures.
Do not use high pressure to lubricate the
front axle universal joints.
B R 1500 AND 2500 FRONT AXLE
The front axle universal joint and pivot bearings
are permanently lubricated and do not require ser­
vice.
DRIVE SHAFTS
S L I P - Y O K E LUBRICATION
When equipped with lube fittings, i t is recom­
mended that the slip-yoke splines be lubricated at
the intervals described i n the Maintenance Schedules
section of this Group. Refer to Group 16, Propeller
Shafts for proper service procedures.
S E L E C T I N G LUBRICATION
Use Mopar, Multi-purpose Grease to lubricate the
universal joint pivot bearings.
S E L E C T I N G LUBRICATION
Use Mopar, Multi-purpose Grease to lubricate the
universal joint pivot bearings.