2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 387

386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Axle Fluid 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 "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. axle fluid level should be 1/8 in (3 mm) below bottom of filler plug for 8-1/4 in, and 9-1/4 in axles. Drain and Refill Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. 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 Front Axle Fluid Level Check encountered in some off-highway types of service, will Front axle fluid level should be 3/4 in (20 mm) below the require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage. bottom of the fill plug. Selection of Lubricant Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Rear axle limited-slip differentials require the use of "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. MOPAR௡ Limited-Slip Additive or equivalent. Refer to Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. This should be Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geomade, when equipped with limited-slip differential. Rear graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads