2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 380

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have the transfer case serviced immediately. 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. Lubricant Selection Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid. Rear Axle Drain and Refill Rear axle limited-slip differentials require the use of Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. MOPAR௡ Limited-Slip Additive or equivalent. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Lubricant Selection Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Your Vehicle" for further information. This should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. made, when equipped with limited-slip differential. Rear Axles axle fluid level should be 1/4 in (6.4 mm) below filler plug for 8-1/4 in, and 9-1/4 in axles. Drain and Refill Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. 7