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Page 420: Corrosion

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Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper

maintenance intervals.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the

fluid and filter should be changed.
Rear Axle

Fluid Level Check
Checking the fluid level while the vehicle is on level

ground will improve the accuracy of the fluid level

reading.
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the

axle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill

hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.

Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in

“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.

Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper

maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-

graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads

passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed

on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are

highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside

parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami-

nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,

extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi-

tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and

underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable

you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion

resistance built into your vehicle.

418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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