Transfer case DODGE RAM 1999 Service Workshop Manual

  Model 286 (2WD)  6.8 Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Front Axle  Model 216  6.8 Pts. (3.6L) 

Lubricant 
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 Model 248  7.6 Pts. (3.6L) 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Manual  All 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-

Grease   -Purporse EP Grease 

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Rear Axle  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Lubricant   SAE 80W-90 

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2)   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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Power  All  Mopar Power Steering 

 Lubricant   

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Transfer Case NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.1L) 

Fluid   

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Power Take  NV021  4.6 Pts. (2.1L) 

Off Adapter   

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Power  Drained  2.7 Pts. (1.3L) 

Steering   

Fluid   

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A/C  Charge Capacity  32 Oz. (.9Kg) 

Refrigerant   

  

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Refrigerant  A/C System Capacity  7.75 Oz. (230ML) 

Oil   

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Fuel Tank  Capacity  35 Gal. (132L) 

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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
* Once a month, check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
* Once a month, inspect battery and clean and tighten
terminals as required.
* Once a month, check fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, power steering & transmission.
Add fluids as required.
* Once a month, check all lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation
* Once a month, drain water from fuel filter.
* Once a month, check Filter Minder.
* Once a month, inspect and clean wiper blades as required.

 Engine Oil  5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 5.9L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 

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Engine  5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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 8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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36,000 MILE (58,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
36,000 MILE (58,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 


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 Brake Linings 


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 Engine Air Cleaner & Air Pump Filters 

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SERVICE 

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 Lubricate Steering Linkage 


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 Automatic Transmission Bands 

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REPLACE 

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 Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter (
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 Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter 


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 Transfer Case Fluid 


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 Rear Axle Fluid 


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 Front Axle Fluid (4x4) 

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(
1)  8.0L: Change oil filter at every oil change. 

5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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 Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Rear Axle  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Lubricant   SAE 80W-90 

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2)   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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2) - Axles with Limited-Slip Differentials require the use of 

a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive 

Friction Modifier. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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Engine Oil  5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 5.9L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 

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Engine  5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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 8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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Automatic  47RE: Dry Fill  1733 Pts. (815.6L) 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Transfer Case NV241  5 Pts. (2.7L) 

Fluid 
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 NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.5L) 


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 NV241 HD W/PTO  9 Pts. (4.9L) 

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Rear Axle  9-1/4: Drained  4.8 Pts. (2.3L) 

Fluid 
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  Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter (
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 Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter 


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 Transfer Case Fluid 


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 Rear Axle Fluid 


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 Front Axle Fluid (4x4) 


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 Engine Air Cleaner & Air Pump Filters 

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(
1)  8.0L: Change oil filter at every oil change. 

5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Rear Axle  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Lubricant   SAE 80W-90 

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4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive 

Friction Modifier. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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 Engine Oil  5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 5.9L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 

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Engine  5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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 8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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Automatic  47RE: Dry Fill  1733 Pts. (815.6L) 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Rear Axle  9-1/4: Drained  4.8 Pts. (2.3L) 

Fluid 
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 Model 248 (2WD)  6.3 Pts. (3L) 


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 Model 248 (4WD)  7.3 Pts. (3.4L) 


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 Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 


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 Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8.Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Rear Axle  Model 248 (2WD)  6.3 Pts. (3L) 

Limited Slip 
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Differential  Model 248 (4WD)  7.3 Pts. (3.4L) 


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 Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 


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 Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8 Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Front Axle  Model 216  6.8 Pts. (3.6L) 

Lubricant 
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 Model 248  7.6 Pts. (3.6L) 

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Transfer Case NV241  5 Pts. (2.7L) 

Fluid 
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 NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.5L) 


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 NV241 HD W/PTO  9 Pts. (4.9L) 

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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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75,000 MILE (120,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
75,000 MILE (120,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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  8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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108,000 MILE (173,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
108,000 MILE (173,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Air Cleaner & Air Pump Filters 


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 Brake Linings 

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SERVICE 

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 Lubricate Steering Linkage 


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 Automatic Transmission Bands 

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REPLACE 

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 Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter 


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 Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter 


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 Transfer Case Fluid 


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 Rear Axle Fluid 


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 Front Axle Fluid (4x4) 


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 Engine Coolant 

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(
1)  8.0L: Change oil filter at every oil change. 

5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

   Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Rear Axle  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Lubricant   SAE 80W-90 

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4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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2) - Axles with Limited-Slip Differentials require the use of 

a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive 

Friction Modifier. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Engine Oil  5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 5.9L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 

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Engine  5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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 8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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Automatic  47RE: Dry Fill  1733 Pts. (815.6L) 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Rear Axle  9-1/4: Drained  4.8 Pts. (2.3L) 

Fluid 
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 Model 248 (2WD)  6.3 Pts. (3L) 


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 Model 248 (4WD)  7.3 Pts. (3.4L) 


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 Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 


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 Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8.Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Rear Axle  Model 248 (2WD)  6.3 Pts. (3L) 

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Differential  Model 248 (4WD)  7.3 Pts. (3.4L) 


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 Model 267 (2WD)  7 Pts. (3.3L) 


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 Model 267 (4WD)  7.8 Pts. (3.6L) 


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 Model 286 (2WD)  6.8 Pts. (3.2L) 


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 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 

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Front Axle  Model 216  6.8 Pts. (3.6L) 

Lubricant 
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 Model 248  7.6 Pts. (3.6L) 

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Transfer Case NV241  5 Pts. (2.7L) 

Fluid 
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 NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.5L) 


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 NV241 HD W/PTO  9 Pts. (4.9L) 

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(
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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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111,000 MILE (185,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
111,000 MILE (185,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly, 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

(
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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES
  


 Model 286 (4WD)  10.1 Pts. (4.8L) 





Front Axle  Model 216  6.8 Pts. (3.6L) 

Lubricant 



 Model 248  7.6 Pts. (3.6L) 



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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material  Condition  Specification 





Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

(
1)  (-18C) To Over 100F (38C)  





Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 





Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 





Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 





Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   





Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 





Manual  NV-4500: All 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4 

Transmission 



Fluid  NV-3500: All  Mopar Manual 

  Transmission Fluid 





Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   





Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-

Grease   -Purporse EP Grease 





Front  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Suspension   Lubricant 

Ball Joints   

Lubricant   





Chassis  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Lubricant   Lubricant 





Rear Axle  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Lubricant   SAE 80W-90 

(
2)   GL-5 Gear Lube 





4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90