1988 JEEP CHEROKEE Oil filter

airbag alternator homelink length maintenance fog light

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Conditions (Taxi \ \b\ \b\ \ \ Or Delivery Type Replace Engine Oil 6,000 Miles or 6 Month$

Conditions (Taxi \
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Or Delivery Type Replace Engine Oil 6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Service) Filter

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Service Lube Prop 3,000 Miles

Shaft If

Equipped With

Fittings

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Replace A/T Fluid 12,000 Miles

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Replace Front And/Or 12,000 Miles

Rear Axle Oil

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Replace M/T Fluid Oil 18,000 Miles

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Driving Off-Road Replace Engine Oil 3,000 Miles or 3 Months

Or In Salty Or
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Sandy Areas Replace Engine Oil 6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

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Replace 4WD: Engine 50 Hours

Oil

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Service Lube Prop 3,000 Miles

Shaft If

Equipped With

Fittings

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Replace A/T Fluid 12,000 Miles

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Replace Front And/Or 12,000 Miles

Rear Axle Oil

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Replace M/T Fluid Oil 18,000 Miles

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Driving In Water Replace Engine Oil 3,000 Miles or 3 Months

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Replace Engine Oil 6,000 Miles or 6 Months

Filter

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Service Lube Prop 3,000 Miles

Shaft If

Equipped With

Fittings

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Replace A/T Fluid 12,000 Miles

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Replace Front And/Or 12,000 Miles

Rear Axle Oil

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Replace M/T Fluid Oil 18,000 Miles

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Service Lube Prop Daily

Shaft Slip

Splines

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number of months (since last time), whichever comes first.

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULES
CAUTION: The following service schedules refer to vehicles driven
under normal operating conditions. For vehicles driven under
severe

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULES
CAUTION: The following service schedules refer to vehicles driven
under normal operating conditions. For vehicles driven under
severe conditions, additional services may be necessary. See
SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES)
above in this article for additional service requirements.
5,000 MILE (8,000 KM) SERVICE
5,000 MILE (8,000 KM) SERVICE\
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Service Or Inspect

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Check Fluid Levels

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Inspect Coolant Hoses and Clamps

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Curb & Fast Idle Speed

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7,500 MILE (12,000 KM) SERVICE
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Service Or Inspect

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Check Fluid Levels

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Inspect Coolant Hoses and Clamps

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Inspect Brake System

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Inspect Exhaust System

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Inspect Underside of Vehicle (Bolts & Threaded Fasteners)

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Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear

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Check Drive Shaft Seals

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Lubricate Ball Joints, Steering Linkage & Suspension

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Lube Drive Shaft U-Joints and Slip Splines

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Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure (Including Spare)

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter

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Rear Axle Fluid (Limited Slip)

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Inspect Front Wheel Bearings (4WD) \b\ \ \ \ \ \$

Inspect Front Wheel Bearings (4WD)

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Check Operation of Horn, Wipers/Washers & All Exterior Lights

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Inspect Condition of Wiper Blades

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Check Headlight Alignment

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Check Seat Belt Webbing and Release Mechanisms

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Check Parking Brake Operation

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Check Shift/Clutch Interlock Operation

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Lubricate Weatherstripping with Silicone

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Lubricate Door Hinges

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Lubricate Door Locks

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Check Body Drain Holes

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter

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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter and Adjust Bands

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Master Cylinder .......... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant ........... Alugard 340-2 & Water (50/50 Mixture)

Engine Oil (
1)

Gasoline Engine

Temperature Range

Above 30
F (-1
C) ........ SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SH/CD

Above 0
F (-18
C) ......... SAE 10W-30 Or 10W-40 API SH/CD

Less Than 60
F (16
C) ............... SAE 5W-30 API SH/CD

Drive Axles ................................ SAE 75W-90 API GL-5

Drive Axles (Trac-Lok) (
2) ................ SAE 80W-140 API GL-5

Drive Axles (Trailer Towing) .............. SAE 80W-140 API GL-5

Hydraulic Clutch ............... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

Manual Transmission ........................ SAE 75W-90 API GL-5

Parking Brake Cable Guides ................. NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Door & Hood Hinges ............................ Light Engine Oil

Manual Steering Box ............... Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade 2EP

Power Steering Pump ....................... Power Steering Fluid

Transfer Case ................................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Caliper Bushings ........ GE 661 or DOW 111 Silicone Grease

Caliper Slide Pins ........... GE 661 or DOW 111 Silicone Grease

Wheel Bearings .................. Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade GC-LB

Drive Shaft U-Joints .............. Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade 2EP

Steering Linkage (
4)( 5) .................... NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Ball Joints (
4)( 6) ......................... NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Weatherstrip .......................... Silicone Spray Lubricant

Wheel Lug Nut Torque ...................... 95 ft. lbs. (129 N.m)

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual 22,500 MILE (36,000 KM) SERVICE 22,500 MILE (36,000 KM) SERVICE�\ \ \ \ \ \$

22,500 MILE (36,000 KM) SERVICE
22,500 MILE (36,000 KM) SERVICE\
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Service Or Inspect

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Verify Last Major Service Was Performed

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Check Fluid Levels

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Check Fuel Lines, Connections and Valves (CNG Models)

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Check Cooling System Hoses and Clamps

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Check Exhaust System & Heat Shielding

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Lube Parking Brake Ratio Lever Pivot

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Lube Manual Gearshift Control (4WD Transfer Case)

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Inspect C/V Joint boots (4WD)

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Inspect Underside of Vehicle (Bolts & Threaded Fasteners)

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Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear

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Check Drive Shaft Seals

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Lubricate Ball Joints, Steering Linkage & Suspension

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Lube Drive Shaft U-Joints and Slip Splines

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Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

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Inspect/Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD Models)

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Inspect Front Brake Pads & Rotors

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Lubricate Caliper Slide Rails

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Inspect Rear Brake Linings & Drums

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Inspect Brake System Hoses & Lines

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Inspect Shocks for Leakage

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Inspect Tire Wear Pattern

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure (Including Spare)

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Master Cylinder .......... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD) \b\ \ \ \ \ \$

Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

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Suspension Bushings, Springs, Arms & Rear Jounce Bumpers

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Parking Brake System

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Lubricate Body Components

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Inspect Shocks for Leakage

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Inspect Tire Wear Pattern

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure (Including Spare)

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter

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Spark Plugs

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Air Filter Element

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PCV Filter

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Fuel Filter

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Master Cylinder .......... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant ........... Alugard 340-2 & Water (50/50 Mixture)

Engine Oil (
1)

Gasoline Engine

Temperature Range

Above 30
F (-1
C) ........ SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SH/CD

Above 0
F (-18
C) ......... SAE 10W-30 Or 10W-40 API SH/CD

Less Than 60
F (16
C) ............... SAE 5W-30 API SH/CD

Drive Axles ................................ SAE 75W-90 API GL-5

Drive Axles (Trac-Lok) (
2) ................ SAE 80W-140 API GL-5

Drive Axles (Trailer Towing) .............. SAE 80W-140 API GL-5

Hydraulic Clutch ............... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

Manual Transmission ........................ SAE 75W-90 API GL-5

Parking Brake Cable Guides ................. NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Door & Hood Hinges ............................ Light Engine Oil

Manual Steering Box ............... Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade 2EP

Power Steering Pump ....................... Power Steering Fluid

Transfer Case ................................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Caliper Bushings ........ GE 661 or DOW 111 Silicone Grease

Caliper Slide Pins ........... GE 661 or DOW 111 Silicone Grease

Wheel Bearings .................. Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade GC-LB

Drive Shaft U-Joints .............. Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade 2EP

Steering Linkage (
4)( 5) .................... NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Ball Joints (
4)( 6) ......................... NLGI Grade 2, GC-LB

Weatherstrip .......................... Silicone Spray Lubricant

Wheel Lug Nut Torque ...................... 95 ft. lbs. (129 N.m)

(
1) - SAE 10W-30 SH/CD is preferred.

(
2) - Add 4 ozs. (118 ml) of Limited-Slip differential lubricant

additive when changing fluid.

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Manual Transmission ...................................... 4.9

2.8L

Automatic Transmission ............................

Manual Transmission ...................................... 4.9

2.8L

Automatic Transmission ................................... 5.8

Manual Transmission ...................................... 5.1

4.0L

Automatic Transmission ................................... 5.7

Manual Transmission ...................................... 5.0

(
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37,500 MILE (60,000 KM) SERVICE
37,500 MILE (60,000 KM) SERVICE\
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Service Or Inspect

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Verify Last Major Service Was Performed

\b\
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Check Fluid Levels

\b\
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Check Fuel Lines, Connections

\b\
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Check Cooling System Hoses and Clamps

\b\
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Check Exhaust System & Heat Shielding

\b\
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Inspect Brake System

\b\
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Inspect C/V Joint boots (4WD)

\b\
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Inspect Underside of Vehicle (Bolts & Threaded Fasteners)

\b\
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Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear

\b\
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Check Drive Shaft Seals

\b\
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Lubricate Ball Joints, Steering Linkage & Suspension

\b\
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Lube Drive Shaft U-Joints and Slip Splines

\b\
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Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure (Including Spare)

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter, if it has not been changed in the last 12 months

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Manual Transmission Fluid

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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter and Adjust Bands

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Transfer Case Fluid

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual \b\ \ \ \ \ \ \ Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear$

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Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear

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Check Drive Shaft Seals

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Lubricate Ball Joints, Steering Linkage & Suspension

\b\
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Lube Drive Shaft U-Joints and Slip Splines

\b\
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Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

\b\
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Lube Parking Brake Ratio Lever Pivot

\b\
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Lube Manual Gearshift Control (4WD Transfer Case)

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Inspect/Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD Models)

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Inspect Front Brake Pads & Rotors

\b\
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Lubricate Caliper Slide Rails

\b\
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Inspect Rear Brake Linings & Drums

\b\
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Inspect Brake System Hoses & Lines

\b\
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Inspect Shocks for Leakage

\b\
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Inspect Tire Wear Pattern

\b\
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Lubricate Weatherstripping with Silicone

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Lubricate Door Hinges

\b\
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Lubricate Door Locks

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Check Body Drain Holes

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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure

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Replace

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Engine Oil

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Oil Filter

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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter and Adjust Bands

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Flush and Fill Engine Coolant, if not done in last 36 months

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Lubrication Specifications

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Application Specification

Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF

Brake Master Cylinder .......... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant ........... Alugard 340-2 & Water (50/50 Mixture)

Engine Oil (
1)

Gasoline Engine

Temperature Range

Above 30
F (-1
C) ........ SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SH/CD

Above 0
F (-18
C) ......... SAE 10W-30 Or 10W-40 API SH/CD

Less Than 60
F (16
C) ............... SAE 5W-30 API SH/CD

Drive Axles ................................ SAE 75W-90 API GL-5

Page 976 of 1378

JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Selec-Trac ................................. 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)

Command-Trac ............................... 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)

Drive Axles (
3)

Selec-Trac ................................. 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)

Command-Trac ............................... 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)

Drive Axles (
3)

Front ........................................ 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)

Front (Disconnect Housing) .................. 5.0 Ozs. (0.15L) \

Rear ......................................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)

Rear (Trac-Lok) (
4) .......................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)

(
1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use

dipstick (if available) to measure level.

(
2) - Includes 2.3 qts. for coolant recovery bottle.

(
3) - Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.

(
4) - Add 4 ozs. (118 ml) of Limited-Slip differential lubricant

additive first, then add new fluid.

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52,500 MILE (84,000 KM) SERVICE
52,500 MILE (84,000 KM) SERVICE\
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Service Or Inspect

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Verify Last Major Service Was Performed

\b\
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\

Check Fluid Levels

\b\
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Check Fuel Lines, Connections

\b\
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Check Cooling System Hoses and Clamps

\b\
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Check Exhaust System & Heat Shielding

\b\
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Curb & Fast Idle Speed

\b\
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Clean Choke Linkage

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Ignition Timing

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Inspect Brake System

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Inspect C/V Joint boots (4WD)

\b\
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Inspect Underside of Vehicle (Bolts & Threaded Fasteners)

\b\
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Check/Lube Manual Steering Gear

\b\
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Check Drive Shaft Seals

\b\
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Lubricate Ball Joints, Steering Linkage & Suspension

\b\
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Lube Drive Shaft U-Joints and Slip Splines

\b\
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Lube Front Axle Drive Joint and Pivot Bearings (4WD)

\b\
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Rotate Tires and Adjust Air Pressure (Including Spare)

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