Standard Procedure - Fluid Drain/Refill

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWDSECTION Standard Procedure - Fluid Drain/Refill
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The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case.

Fig 1: Drain And Fill Plugs
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1 - FILL PLUG
2 - DRAIN PLUG
  1. Raise vehicle. Ensure that the vehicle is level on the hoist.
  2. Position drain pan under transfer case.
  3. Remove fill plug (1) and drain plug (2) and drain lubricant completely.
  4. Install drain plug (2) and tighten plug to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
  5. Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug opening with MOPAR® ATF+4
  6. Install and tighten fill plug (1) and tighten plug to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
  7. Lower vehicle.
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