Fluid Drain and Fill

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND FILL

NOTE: The fluid required for this transaxle is Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Use of improper or substitute fluids can cause shift problems and/or transaxle failure.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Diesel Models: Remove engine compartment lower silencer (Fig. 140).
3. Obtain suitable fluid collection container and place under transaxle.
4. Remove transaxle drain plug (Fig. 139). Allow fluid to drain into container until empty.
5. Install drain plug and torque to 39 - 47 Nm (29 - 35 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove transaxle fill plug (Fig. 139).
7. 2.2L Turbo Diesel Models: Add 2.0 Liters (2.1 quarts) of ATF+4 (Automatic Transaxle Fluid). 2.4L Turbo Models: Add 1.8 Liters (1.9 quarts) of ATF+4 (Automatic Transaxle Fluid).
8. Install fill plug and torque to 39 - 47 Nm (29 - 35 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 139).
9. Diesel Models: Install engine compartment lower silencer (Fig. 140).
10. Lower vehicle.