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NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte-
nance Schedules.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
fluid and filter should be changed.
Special Additives
Do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The
only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to
aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission
sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect
seals. All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Under normal operating conditions, periodic fluid level
checks and lubricant changes for the Power Transfer
Unit, Overrunning Clutch and Rear Carrier, are not
required. However when the vehicle is serviced for other
reasons, the exterior surface of these components should
be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks. Confirmed leaks
should be repaired as soon as possible.
Power Transfer Unit
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler
hole opening. If it becomes necessary to add or replace
the fluid, use only the manufacturers recommended
fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Overrunning Clutch
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler
hole opening. If it becomes necessary to add or replace
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transmission fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubri-
cants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. To assure
performance, it is important that the proper lubricant be
used.
Rear Carrier
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler
hole opening. if it becomes necessary to add or replace
the fluid, use only the manufacturers recommended
fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid Changes
The fluid should be changed as follows:
Normal Usage No Service Required
Severe Usage
Power Transfer Unit 15,000 miles (24 000 km)
Overrunning Clutch 22,500 miles (36 000 km)
Rear Carrier 22,500 miles (36 000 km) Severe Usage is defined as:
1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go
traffic where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than
45 minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city
or in construction zone traffic,
2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.
No regular maintenance is required for these compo-
nents.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Power Transfer Unit Mopar t Gear Lubricant 75W-90.
AWD Overrunning Clutch Mopar t ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Rear Carrier Mopar t Gear Lubricant 75W-90.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar t DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar t ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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Miles 21, 000 24, 000 27, 000 30, 000 33, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun-
ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note
at the end of this chart) X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X 354 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 39, 000 42, 000 45, 000 48, 000 51, 000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XX XX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. *X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary. X
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.) X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun-
ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart) X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X SCHEDULE ªBº 355
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter. X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart) X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun-
ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart) X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X SCHEDULE ªBº 357
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 li-
ter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³ XX
Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.* X
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.) XX
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun-
ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart) X
Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter
engines. * X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X SCHEDULE ªBº 359
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Miles 93, 000 96, 000 99, 000 100, 000 102, 000 105, 000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
* X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary. X
Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³ X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit, overrunning clutch and rear car-
rier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 100,000 miles. X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X 360 SCHEDULE ªBº
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