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Severe Usage is defined as:
•Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
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) — If Equipped
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 fill plug is located on the side of the power transfer
unit housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level
even with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface. If it becomes neces-
sary to add or replace the fluid, use only the manufac-
turers recommended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants
and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
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Overrunning Clutch
The fill plug is located on the side of the overrunning
clutch housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level
even with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface. If it becomes neces-
sary to add or replace the fluid, use only the manufac-
turers recommended transmission fluid, refer to Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. To
assure performance, it is important that the proper lubri-
cant be used.
Rear Carrier
The fill plug is located on the side of the rear carrier
housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level even
with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the vehicle is
parked on a level surface. if it becomes necessary to add
or replace the fluid, use only the manufacturers recom-
mended fluid, refer to 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 Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Overrunning Clutch Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Rear Carrier Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Severe Usage is defined as:
1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go
traffic where 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 driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
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Cavity Mini Fuse Description
34 Spare
35 Spare
36 20 Amp Yel- low Electronic Automatic
Transaxle (EATX) Solenoid
37 25 Amp Natural ASD
38 20 Amp Yel- low Fuel Pump
39 20 Amp Yel- low A/C Clutch, MTV
44 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats
45 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Ignition Run
46 20 Amp Yel- low Passenger DoorCavity Mini Fuse Description
47 20 Amp Yel- low Driver Door
48 15 Amp Blue PLG, OHC, Body Control Module (BCM), Naviga-
tion, Hands-Free Phone
(HFM)
49 25 Amp Natural Amplifier
50 15 Amp Blue HVAC, DVD, RAD, CLK, SKREEM
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Power Transfer Unit Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
AWD Overrunning Clutch Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Rear Carrier Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar 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 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Miles 21, 000 24, 000 27, 000 30, 000 33, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXX
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec-
essary. * XXX XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear) X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the
end of this chart) X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
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Miles 39, 000 42, 000 45, 000 48, 000 51, 000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X 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
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
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See 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 air conditioning filter. X X
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
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 air conditioning filter. X
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