2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 512

510 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 over tighten the plugs as it could damage then 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 over tighten 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 between 1/8 in (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill Transfer Case hole. Fluid Level Check The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m) on axles with aluminum found, the transfer case fluid level can be checked by housings. The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be removing the filler plug located on the back side of the tightened to 22 to 52 ft lbs (30 to 70 N·m) on axles with transfer case. The fluid level should be at the bottom edge of the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a level cast iron housings. position.