MP3023 Transfer Case - Service Information: Maintenance Dodge Durango III

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN/REFILL

The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case.

1. Raise vehicle. Ensure that the vehicle is level on the hoist. NOTE: The air suspension system will auto-disable when lifted on a frame hoist, or when jacking one corner of the vehicle. The air suspension may attempt to change height slightly prior to switching to auto-disable. A manual disable is also available by pressing the "Up" and "Down" switches of the terrain select switch simultaneously for more that 5 seconds. The air suspension system will return to normal operation when the vehicle speed reaches 25 kph (15 mph).
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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The shift motor (3) is an electromechanical device consisting of a DC permanent magnet motor and a position holding brake. The shift motors' overall function is to move and lock a gear that moves the range fork and clutch lever found in the transfer case. This allows the transfer case to be shifted electrically to multiple operating positions (4WD AUTO and 4WD LOW. The operating current of the shift motor under stall conditions is 30 amps maximum at 72° F with 13.5 volts, at the motor leads.