front axle Ram 2500 2014 Owner's Guide

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F74 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas Engine &
1500 LD Diesel) / 10 Amp Red
(Cummins Diesel Engine) Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If Equipped
F75 10 Amp RedCoolant Temperature Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control
F77 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle Disconnect
Module
F78 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steering
F79 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights
F80 10 Amp RedUniversal Garage Door Opener / Compass
F81 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights
F82 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control
F84 15 Amp BlueSwitch Bank/Instrument Cluster
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engines 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engines 87 Octane
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission –
Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission – Six-
Speed Automatic with Gaso-
line Engine (For Diesel Engine
see Diesel Supplement)We recommend you use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use
ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We
recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-
Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS- 8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited slip additive is not
required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
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Fluid Leaks.............................119
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .705
Power Steering .........................511
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........744
Fog Lights ............................. .167
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .238
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................617
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .429
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................663
Front Axle (Differential) .....................706
Fuel .................................. .568
Adding ............................. .577
Additives ............................ .571
Clean Air ............................ .569
Ethanol ............................. .569
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................579
Gasoline ............................. .568
Materials Added ....................... .571Methanol
............................ .569
Octane Rating ......................... .568
Requirements ......................... .568
Tank Capacity ......................... .742
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .573
Fuel System Caution ...................... .577
Fuses ................................. .720
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............207
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................579
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .569
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .568
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................569
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .283
Tachometer ........................... .278
Gear Ranges ............................ .407
Gear Select Lever Override ..................666
General

Information ........................32
Glass Cleaning .......................... .717
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