Jeep Wrangler: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE / 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.
Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be approximately 1/8 inch
(3 mm) below the bottom edge of the oil fill hole.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is level and
supported by the axles.
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the
level specified above.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only FCA recommended fluid.
In order to ensure brake system performance,
all brake system components should be
inspected periodically. For the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision...
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of
the fill hole when the vehicle is in a level
position.
Transfer Case
Fill hole
Drain hole
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals...
Other information:
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
Tire Tread
Worn Tire
New Tire
These indicators are molded into the bottom of
the tread grooves. They will appear as bands
when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an
inch (1...
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of
the fill hole when the vehicle is in a level
position.
Transfer Case
Fill hole
Drain hole
Drain And Refill
For the proper maintenance intervals.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer recommended fluid...