2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 590

588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). CAUTION! Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak. Selection Of Lubricant Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak. Rear Axle Fluid Level Check The rear axle oil level needs to be no lower than 1/8 in Transfer Case (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m) on axles with aluminum housings. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 52 ft lbs (30 to 70 N·m) on axles with cast iron housings. Fluid Level Check For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should be inspected. If oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information.