Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level - RAM Truck 2012 Owner's Manual

424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level

For models with 9.25 in Front Axles and 11.5 in Rear
Axles, refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in
"Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. For
normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not re-
quired. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons, the
exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected.
When checking the fluid level (4500/5500 only), the
vehicle should be in a level position. The fluid level
should be 1/4 in ± 1/4 in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the
fill hole on the front axle. The fluid level should be level
with the bottom of the fill hole on the rear axle.
Drain And Refill
On 4500/5500 vehicles, remove the lower bolt to drain
the axle fluid.
1 — 4500/5500 Rear Axle Fluid Fill Plug
2 — 4500/5500 Rear Axle Fluid Drain Plug
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper
maintenance intervals.