Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Differential Axle Housing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Differential - Vent Leakage
NUMBER: 03-04-99
GROUP: Axle & Propshaft
DATE: June 4, 1999
SUBJECT:
Differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front differential vent.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a differential canister vent in the front differential vent hose.
MODELS:
1997 - 1999 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 1999 (DN) Durango
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 4X4 VEHICLES.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front differential vent.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the front differential vent for signs of differential gear lubricant weeping from the vent. If differential gear lubricant is weeping from the front
differential vent, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05016306AA
Canister, Front Differential Vent
AR (1)
04874468
Lubricant, Mopar 80W-90 Gear & Axle
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1.
Open the hood and locate the front differential vent hose. The hose is located to the right of the radiator (Figure 1).
2.
Place a mark on the front differential vent hose 203 mm (8 in.) from the top of the vent, then cut the hose at the mark (Figure 1).
