2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 467

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly-closed of the fill hole for the manufacturer's C205F HD front container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the moisture. fill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer's rear axles. CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Rear Axle And Four-Wheel Drive Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type, Drain and Refill Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. Lubricant Selection Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be encountered in some off-highway types of service, will require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage. 7 Limited-Slip Differentials This vehicle requires that This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a level 4 oz. (118 ml) MOPAR௡ Limited Slip Additive be added position. The fluid level should be even with the bottom to the gear lubricant. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and