brake JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
INTRODUCTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service intervals for Jeep Cherokee and Jeep
Wrangler vehicles. Use the schedule that best de-
scribes the conditions the vehicle is operated under.
When mileage and time is listed, follow the interval
that occurs first.
ScheduleÐAlists all the scheduled maintenance
to be performed under normal operating conditions.
ScheduleÐBis a schedule for vehicles that are
usually operated under one or more of the following
conditions.
²Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8
km).
²Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
²Trailer towing or heavy load hauling.
²Frequent long periods of engine idling.
²Sustained high speed operation.
²Desert operation.
²Frequent starting and stopping.
²Cold climate operation.
²Off road driving.
²Commercial service.
²Snow plow operation.
²More than half of vehicle operation occurs in
heavy city traffic during hot weather (above 90É F).
AT EACH STOP FOR GASOLINE
²Check engine oil level and add as required.
²Check windshield washer solvent and add as re-
quired.
ONCE A MONTH
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual tire wear
or damage.
²Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake mas-
ter cylinder, power steering and transmission. Add
fluid as required.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for cor-
rect operation.
²Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
AT EACH OIL CHANGE
²Inspect exhaust system.
²Inspect brake hoses.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown
on ScheduleÐA: (7,500 Miles) or every other interval
shown on ScheduleÐB: (6,000 Miles).
²Check engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Lubricate 4x4 steering linkage.
²Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
spline, if equipped.After completion of off-road (4WD) operation, the
underside of the vehicle should be thoroughly in-
spected. Examine threaded fasteners for looseness.
HARSH SURFACE ENVIRONMENTS
After vehicle operation in a harsh surface environ-
ment, the following components should be inspected
and cleaned as soon as possible:
²Brake drums.
²Brake linings.
²Front wheel bearings (2WD vehicles only).
²Axle coupling joints.
This will prevent wear and/or unpredictable brake
action.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The schedule emission maintenance listed inbold
typeon the following schedules, must be done at the
mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
SCHEDULEÐA
7,500 MILES (12 000 KM) OR AT 6 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
15,000 MILES (24 000 KM) OR AT 12 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
22,500 MILES (36 000 KM) OR AT 18 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
30,000 MILES (48 000 KM) OR AT 24 MONTHS
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Adjust belt tension on non-automatic tensioning
drive belts.
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Drain and refill transfer case.
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37,500 MILES (60 000 KM) OR AT 30 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill manual transmission.
45,000 MILES (72 500 KM) OR AT 36 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant, regardless of
mileage.
52,500 MILES (84 500 KM) OR AT 42 MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 36
months.
60,000 MILES (96 500 KM) OR AT 48 MONTHS
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace distributor cap and rotor.
²Replace ignition wires.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Adjust or replace drive belts.
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Replace fuel filter. (See Note #1)
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Drain and refill transfer case.
67,500 MILES (108 500 KM) OR AT 54
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
75,000 MILES (120 500 KM) OR AT 60
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Drain and refill manual transmission.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
82,500 MILES (133 000 KM) OR AT 66
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
90,000 MILES (145 000 KM) OR AT 72
MONTHS
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Adjust drive belts.
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Drain and refill transfer case.
97,500 MILES (157 000 KM) OR AT 78
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
105,000 MILES (169 000 KM) OR AT 84
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
112,500 MILES (181 000 KM) OR AT 90
MONTHS
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
²Drain and refill manual transmission.
²Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
120,000 MILES (193 000 KM) OR AT 96
MONTHS
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace distributor cap and rotor.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Drain and refill transfer case.
²Replace ignition wires.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Adjust or replace drive belts.
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Replace fuel filter. (See note #1)
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SCHEDULEÐB
3,000 MILES (4 800KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
6,000 MILES (9 600KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
9,000 MILES (14 400KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
12,000 MILES (19 200KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Inspect brake linings.
15,000 MILES (24 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x2).
²Inspect air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
18,000 MILES (29 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Drain and refill Manual transmission fluid.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
21,000 MILES (34 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
24,000 MILES (38 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
²Inspect front wheel bearings, Clean and repack if
required (4x2).
27,000 MILES (43 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
30,000 MILES (48 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage joints.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Replace air cleaner element.²Adjust drive belts.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
33,000 MILES (53 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
36,000 MILES (58 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Drain and refill manual transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
39,000 MILES (62 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
42,000 MILES (67 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
45,000 MILES (72 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x2).
²Inspect air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
48,000 MILES (77 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
51,000 MILES (82 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
54,000 MILES (86 400KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill Manual transmission fluid.
57,000 MILES (91 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
60,000 MILES (96 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage joints.
²Replace spark plugs.
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²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace distributor cap and rotor.
²Replace ignition wires.
²Adjust or replace drive belts.
²Replace fuel filter. See note #1.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Drain and refill transfer case.
63,000 MILES (102 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
66,000 MILES (105 600KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
69,000 MILES (110 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
72,000 MILES (115 200KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill Manual transmission fluid.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
75,000 MILES (120 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x2).
²Inspect air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
78,000 MILES (125 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
81,000 MILES (130 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
84,000 MILES (134 400KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
87,000 MILES (140 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
90,000 MILES (144 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Drain and refill Manual transmission fluid.
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Adjust drive belts.
²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
93,000 MILES (149 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
96,000 MILES (154 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
99,000 MILES (158 400KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
102,000 MILES (163 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
105,000 MILES (168 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Inspect air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x2).
108,000 MILES (172 800KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
²Drain and refill Manual transmission fluid.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
111,000 MILES (177 600KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
114,000 MILES (182 400KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage (4x4).
117,000 MILES (187 200KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
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120,000 MILES (192 000KM)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate steering linkage.
²Replace spark plugs.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
²Change front and rear axle fluid.*
²Inspect brake linings.
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Replace distributor cap and rotor.
²Replace ignition wires.
²Adjust or replace drive belts.
²Replace fuel filter. See note #1.²Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
NOTE 1:Not required for California vehicles, rec-
ommended for proper vehicle performance.
* Off-highway operation, trailer towing, taxi, limou-
sine, bus, snow plowing, or other types of commercial
service or prolonged operation with heavy loading,
especially in hot weather, require front and rear axle
service indicated witha*inScheduleÐB. Perform
these services if you usually operate your vehicle un-
der these conditions.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
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JUMP STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING
INDEX
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Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Towing............. 12
Ground Clearance and Ramp Angle............ 11
Hoisting Recommendations.................. 10
Jump Starting Procedure..................... 9Towing Recommendations................... 10
Towing When Keys Are Not Available.......... 13
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicle TowingÐXJ.......... 11
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH OR TOW A
VEHICLE TO START THE ENGINE. UNBURNED
FUEL COULD ENTER THE EXHAUST CATALYTIC
CONVERTER AND IGNITE AFTER THE ENGINE IS
STARTED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONVERTER
TO OVERHEAT AND RUPTURE.
WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-
ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS.
DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE
FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR
BRIGHT COLOR.
DO NOT JUMP START A VEHICLE WHEN THE
BATTERY FLUID IS BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD
PLATES.
DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO
TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A
BOOSTER SOURCE.
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY.
REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS
OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL
ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT.
WHEN USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DE-
VICE, DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EX-
CEED 16 VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.
CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a
booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.
TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:
(1) Raise hood on disabled vehicle and visually in-
spect engine compartment for:
²Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.
²Frozen battery.
²Yellow or bright color test indicator, if equipped.
²Low battery fluid level.
²Generator drive belt condition and tension.²Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.
CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.
(2) When using another vehicle as a booster
source, turn off all accessories, place gear selector in
park or neutral, set park brake and operate engine at
1200 rpm.
(3) On disabled vehicle, place gear selector in park
or neutral and set park brake. Turn off all accesso-
ries.
(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED
clamp to positive terminal (+). BLACK clamp to neg-
ative terminal (-). DO NOT allow clamps at opposite
end of cables to touch, electrical arc will result. Re-
view all warnings in this procedure.
(5) On disabled vehicle, connect RED jumper cable
clamp to positive (+) terminal. Connect BLACK
jumper cable clamp to engine ground as close to the
ground cable attaching point as possible (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Jumper Cable ConnectionsÐTypical
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²Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle being
towed.
²Always observe state and local laws regarding tow-
ing regulations.²Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could jeop-
ardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or other
motorists.
²Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, J-hooks, or a
tow sling to a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts
or a non-reinforced frame hole.
GROUND CLEARANCE AND RAMP ANGLE
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums.
A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels
are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to in-
crease the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums.
FLAT-BED TOWING RAMP ANGLE
If a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used,
the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15 de-
grees.
TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWINGÐXJ
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
towed with the rear end lifted, whenever possible.
TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE)
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to se-
cure steering wheel during towing operation.
2WD XJ vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels on the surface for extended distances at
speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph).
(1) Attach J-hooks around the axle shaft tube out-
board of the shock absorber.
(2) Place the sling crossbar under and forward of
the bumper.
(3) Attach safety chains around the frame rails.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to
unlock the steering wheel.
(5) Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead po-
sition with a clamp device designed for towing.
(6) Verify that steering components are in good
condition.
(7) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting LocationsÐTypical
Fig. 4 Tow Vehicles With Approved Equipment.
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(3) Cover the open end of the transmission exten-
sion housing.
4WD VEHICLESÐXJ
(1) Shift transfer case lever to NEUTRAL.
(2) Place ignition switch in the unlocked position.
4WD VEHICLESÐYJ
CAUTION: Follow these steps to be certain that the
transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) and that the
axle is completely disengaged before flat towing to
prevent damage to internal parts.
(1) Shift transfer case into 2H and check that the
4WD light goes out.
(2) Start engine and drive the vehicle 3 mm (10 ft.)
rearward and then 3 mm (10 ft.) forward to make
sure the axle is disengaged.(3) Shift transmission to Neutral.
(4) Turn off engine with the ignition key in the un-
locked OFF position.
(5) Shift transfer case lever from 2H to N (NEU-
TRAL) position.
(6) Shift manual transmission into gear or auto-
matic transmission into P (PARK).
WARNING: WITH THE TRANSFER CASE IN NEU-
TRAL POSITION, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL UN-
EXPECTEDLY. THE PARKING BRAKE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE APPLIED BEFORE THE TOW BAR IS
ATTACHED.
(7) Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar.
CAUTION: Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on
tow bar, damage to bumper face bar may occur.
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DRIVETRAIN
INDEX
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Automatic Transmission.................... 23
Clutch and Brake Pedal Bushings............. 22
Clutch Master Cylinder..................... 22
Drive Shafts............................. 26Front and Rear Axles...................... 24
Manual Transmission...................... 22
Rubber and Plastic Hoses/Tubing............. 26
Transfer Case (4WD Vehicles)................ 24
CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL BUSHINGS
If the clutch and brake pedal mechanism squeaks,
the pivot bushings should be lubricated. Use Mopar
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, or an equivalent. Refer to
Group 5, Brakes for location of bushings.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM OR WA-
TER BASE LIQUIDS TO CONTAMINATE CLUTCH
FLUID, SEAL DAMAGE AND CLUTCH FAILURE CAN
RESULT.
The clutch reservoir level should be inspected when
other underhood service is performed. (Fig. 1)
The fluid level is determined by its height in rela-
tion to the level indicator ring (Fig. 2) located inside
the reservoir. Add fluid until the height is level with
the indicator ring.
FLUID SPECIFICATION
Use Mopar, Brake And Hydraulic Clutch Fluid or
equivalent. Use only brake fluid conforming to DOT
3, Federal, Department of Transportation specifica-
tion. To avoid fluid contamination, use fluid from a
properly sealed container.CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid
from an unsealed container. In addition, do not use
fluid from a container that has been opened and al-
lowed to stand for an extended length of time.
Moisture in the air can be absorbed by the fluid,
which causes dilution with loss of effectiveness.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The manual transmission should be inspected for
oil leaks and proper oil level when other under vehi-
cle service is performed.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATION
When it becomes necessary to add to or change the
lube oil in a Jeep manual transmission, use SAE
75W-90, API Quality Grade GL-5 gear lubricant.
LUBRICANT LEVEL
The fill-hole plug for all manual transmissions is
located on the right side of the case (Fig. 3). Deter-
mine the lubricant level according to the following
procedure.
(1) Remove the fill-hole plug (Fig. 3) from the
transmission. The lube oil should be level with the
bottom edge of the fill hole. The level can be slightly
below the bottom edge of the fill hole if the lube oil is
cold.
Fig. 1 Clutch Reservoir LocationÐTypical
Fig. 2 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid LevelÐTypical
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If the transmission is warm, lube oil could
drip out of the fill hole. This is acceptable but
the lube oil should not gush out of the fill hole.
(2) If not acceptable, raise the lube oil level to the
bottom edge of the transmission fill hole.
Add lube oil in small amounts to raise the
level.
(3) Install the fill-hole plug in the transmission.
Tighten the plug with 37 Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
LUBE OIL CHANGE
When it becomes necessary to change manual
transmission lube oil, use the following procedure.
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the fill-hole plug from the transmis-
sion.
(3) Place a container to collect the lube oil under
the transmission drain-hole plug.
(4) Remove the drain-hole plug and drain the lube
oil from the transmission into the container.
Care should be exercised when disposing
used lube oil after it has been drained from a
transmission.
(5) Install the drain-hole plug in the transmission.
Tighten the plug with 37 Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Fill the transmission until the lube oil begins to
drip out of the fill hole.
(7) Install the fill-hole plug in the transmission.
Tighten the plug with 37 Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission fluid should be
changed and bands adjusted at the intervals de-
scribed in the Maintenance Schedules section of this
Group. The automatic transmission should be in-
spected for fluid leaks and proper fluid level whenother under hood service is performed. Refer to
Group 21, Transmission for proper service proce-
dures.
CAUTION: To minimize fluid contamination, verify
that dipstick is seated in the fill tube after fluid level
reading is taken.
TO INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE DRIVE BELT, PULLEYS OR FAN
BLADE. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH
THE FAN BLADE.
(1) Be sure transmission fluid is at normal operat-
ing temperature. Normal operating temperature is
reached after approximately 15 miles (25km) of oper-
ation.
(2) Position the vehicle on a level surface. This is
important for an accurate fluid level check.
(3) While sitting in driver seat, apply brakes and
place gear selector in each position, then move the
selector to:
²XJ vehicles-P (Park).
²YJ vehicles-N (Neutral).
(4) Apply parking brake.
(5) Raise hood and wipe off dipstick handle to pre-
vent dirt from entering fill tube. Then remove trans-
mission fluid level indicator (dipstick) and wipe clean
with a wiping cloth.
(6) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in fill
hole or tube.
(7) Remove dipstick, with handle above tip, take
fluid level reading. If the vehicle has been driven for
at least 15 minutes before inspecting fluid level,
transmission can be considered hot and reading
should be in the OK area. If vehicle has run for less
than 15 minutes and more than 60 seconds transmis-
sion can be considered warm and reading should be
above MIN mark. Add fluid only if level is below
MIN mark on dipstick when transmission is warm
(Fig. 4).
CAUTION: Do not overfill automatic transmission,
leakage or damage can result.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
SPECIFICATION
When it becomes necessary to add fluid or when
the ATF is replaced, use:
²MOPAR Dexron IIE/Mercon ATFonlyfor AW-4
automatic transmissions (XJ vehicles).
²MOPAR ATF PLUS type 7176 (YJ vehicles).
Fig. 3 Manual Transmission Fill- & Drain-Hole
PlugsÐTypical
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