Dodge Journey: Fluid, differential
Standard Procedure
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY FLUID CHANGE
Fig. 79: Differential Assembly Fluid Change
The drain plug (2) for the differential assembly is located in the bottom of the differential assembly case, toward the rear of the unit.
The fill plug (3) for the differential assembly is located on the left side of the assembly case.
The correct fill level is to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface, or is hoisted in a level manner, in order to obtain the correct fill level.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Position a drain pan under the differential drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain into the pan.
4. Install the drain plug and torque to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
5. Re-position the drain pan under the differential fill plug.
6. Remove the differential fill plug.
7. Using a suction gun or equivalent, fill the differential assembly with 0.7 L (0.74 Quarts) of Mopar Gear and Axle Lubricant (75W-90).
8. Install the fill plug and torque to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
Case assembly, differential
DESCRIPTION
The differential gear system divides the torque between the axle shafts. It
allows the axle shafts to rotate at
different speeds when turning corners.
Each differential side gear is s ...
Seal, input flange
REMOVAL
Fig. 80: Removing /Installing Propeller Shaft
NOTE: Rubber coupler is part of the propeller shaft assembly. Removing
coupler from
propeller shaft will result in vibration/balance i ...
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STORAGE
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
door swings upward to allow easy access to the compartment.
Instrument Panel Storage ...
Duct, floor distribution, rear
REMOVAL
Fig. 159: Rear Floor Distribution Duct
1. Remove right quarter trim panel.
2. Remove the push-pin retainer (2) that secures the rear floor distribution
duct (1) to the right inner qu ...
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK.
The foot operated parking brake is located below the
lower left c ...