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1) - SAE 10W-30 SH/CD is preferred.
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2) - Add 4 ozs. (118 ml) of Limited-Slip differential lubricant
additive when changing fluid.
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3) - For vehicles operating under heavy-duty towing conditions,
use SAE 75W-140 Synthetic lube.
NOTE: Before using SAE 75W-140 Synthetic the old fluid must
be DRAINED and FLUSHED with clean mineral based axle
lubricant. Then refill with new synthetic lube.
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4) - Use low pressure grease gun to prevent seal damage.
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Automatic Transmission
1984-86 (904 HD)
Fluid Change ............................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ........................ 8.0 Qts. (7.6L) \
1987-88
Fluid Change ............................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ........................ 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) \
Cooling System (
2)
4-Cylinder .................................. 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
6-Cylinder ................................. 12.0 Qts. (11.4L)
Engine Oil
4-Cylinder ................................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
6-Cylinder ................................... 6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Fuel Tank
Standard .................................. 13.5 Gals. (51.1L)
Optional .................................... 20 Gals. (75.7L)
Manual Transmission (
3)
AX4 (AISIN) .................................. 7.4 Pts. (3.5L) \
T4 (Borg-Warner) ............................. 3.9 Pts. (1.8L) \
AX5 (AISIN) .................................. 7.0 Pts. (3.3L) \
T5 (Borg-Warner) ............................. 4.5 Pts. (2.1L) \
Transfer Case
1985-86
Selec-Trac (229 Full-Time) ................. 6.0 Pts. (2.8L) \
Command-Trac (Part-Time 207) ............... 4.5 Pts. (2.1L) \
1987
Selec-Trac ................................. 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Command-Trac ............................... 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)
1988
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)
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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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2) - Includes 2.3 qts. for coolant recovery bottle.
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3) - Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.
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4) - Add 4 ozs. (118 ml) of Limited-Slip differential lubricant
additive first, then add new fluid.
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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 (
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Gasoline Engine
Temperature Range
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1984-86 (904 HD)
Fluid Change ............................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ........................ 8.0 Qts. (7.6L) \
1987-88
Fluid Change ............................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ........................ 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) \
Cooling System (
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4-Cylinder .................................. 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
6-Cylinder ................................. 12.0 Qts. (11.4L)
Engine Oil
4-Cylinder ................................... 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
6-Cylinder ................................... 6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Fuel Tank
Standard .................................. 13.5 Gals. (51.1L)
Optional .................................... 20 Gals. (75.7L)
Manual Transmission (
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AX4 (AISIN) .................................. 7.4 Pts. (3.5L) \
T4 (Borg-Warner) ............................. 3.9 Pts. (1.8L) \
AX5 (AISIN) .................................. 7.0 Pts. (3.3L) \
T5 (Borg-Warner) ............................. 4.5 Pts. (2.1L) \
Transfer Case
1985-86
Selec-Trac (229 Full-Time) ................. 6.0 Pts. (2.8L) \
Command-Trac (Part-Time 207) ............... 4.5 Pts. (2.1L) \
1987
Selec-Trac ................................. 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Command-Trac ............................... 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)
1988
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)
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dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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3) - Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.
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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 (
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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
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Rear ......................................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Rear (Trac-Lok) (
4) .......................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
(
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dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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2) - Includes 2.3 qts. for coolant recovery bottle.
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2.5L
Automatic Transmission ................................... 3.5
Manual Transmission ...................................... 3.5
2.8L
Automatic Transmission ................................... 3.7
Manual Transmission ...................................... 3.7
4.0L
Automatic Transmission ................................... 3.6
Manual Transmission ...................................... 3.6
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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
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 ........... Mopar Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade GC-LB
Drive Shaft U-Joints ....... Mopar Multi-Purpose NLGI Grade 2EP
Steering Linkage ( 4)( 5) ...... Mopar Multi-mileage or equivalent
Ball Joints ( 4)( 6) ........... Mopar Multi-mileage or equivalent
Weatherstrip ......................... Silicone Spray Lubricant
( 1) - SAE 10W-30 SH/CD is preferred.
( 2) - Add 4 ozs. (118 ml) of Limited-Slip differential lubricant
additive when changing fluid.
( 3) - For vehicles operating under heavy-duty towing conditions,
use SAE 75W-140 Synthetic lube.
NOTE: Before using SAE 75W-140 Synthetic the old fluid must be
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DRAINED and FLUSHED with clean mineral based (non-synthetic)
axle lubricant. Then refill with new synthetic lube.
(4) - Use low pressure grease gun to prevent seal damage.
( 5) - Fill until lubricant squeezes out from the base of seals.
( 6) - Fill ball joint until seal starts to swell.
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A/C System R-12 Refrigerant Capacity ............... 36-40 Ozs.
Automatic Transmission
1984-86 (904 HD)
Fluid Change .............................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ....................... 8.0 Qts. (7.6L)
1987-88
Fluid Change .............................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Overhaul (Dry Fill) ....................... 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Cooling System ( 2)
4-Cylinder ................................. 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
6-Cylinder ................................ 12.0 Qts. (11.4L)
Engine Oil
4-Cylinder .................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
6-Cylinder .................................. 6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Fuel Tank
Standard ................................. 13.5 Gals. (51.1L)
Optional ................................... 20 Gals. (75.7L)
Manual Transmission ( 3)
AX4 (AISIN) ................................. 7.4 Pts. (3.5L)
T4 (Borg-Warner) ............................ 3.9 Pts. (1.8L)
AX5 (AISIN) ................................. 7.0 Pts. (3.3L)
T5 (Borg-Warner) ............................ 4.5 Pts. (2.1L)
Transfer Case
1985-86
Selec-Trac (229 Full-Time) ................ 6.0 Pts. (2.8L)
Command-Trac (Part-Time 207) .............. 4.5 Pts. (2.1L)
1987
Selec-Trac ................................ 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Command-Trac .............................. 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)
1988
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
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1988 Automatic Transmission Servicing
JEEP
LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Transmission
Check fluid level and condition of fluid at each engine oil
change. Under normal, light duty operating conditions, change fluid,
replace filter and adjust bands every 2 yrs. or 25,000 miles. Under
heavy duty service, change fluid, replace filter and adjust bands
every 12 months or 12,500 miles.
Transfer Case
Check transfer case fluid every 12,000 miles and replace
fluid every 30,000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transmission
Park vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake.
With engine idling at normal operating temperature, move transmission
selector lever through all gears, ending in "N" ("P" for AW-4
transmission). Check fluid level. Fluid level should be between
"FULL" and "ADD ONE PINT" mark on dipstick. Add fluid as needed. DO
NOT overfill.
Transfer Case
Remove fill plug. Check oil level. If level is not up to
fill plug opening, add lubricant until it is.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Both transmissions and transfer cases use DEXRON-II ATF.
FLUID CAPACITY
NOTE: Transmission and converter capacities are approximate. Fluid
level should always be determined by reading on dipstick,
rather than amount of fluid added.
TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES
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Including Converter ................................ 8.5 qts. (8.0L)\
Without Converter .................................. 4.3 qts. (4.0L)\
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1988 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Jeep
Cherokee, Comanche, Grand Wagoneer, Pickup, Wagoneer,
Wrangler
LUBRICATION
SERVICE INTERVALS
Transmission
Under normal driving conditions, check fluid level every 5000
miles or when serviced. Under severe driving conditions, check fluid
level every 3000 miles. Transmission lubricant should be changed at
27,500 mile intervals.
Transfer Case
Check transfer case fluid every 12,000 miles and replace
fluid every 30,000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Transmission
Check lubricant level at transmission filler plug hole.
Lubricant should be level with bottom of hole. Add lubricant as
needed.
Transfer Case
Remove fill plug. Check oil level. If level is not up to fill
plug opening, add lubricant until it is.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Transmission
Recommended lubricant for Jeep with manual transmission is
AMC/Jeep Manual Transmission Fluid (89 83 000 000) or 75W-90 GL-5 gear\
lubricant.
Transfer Cases
Transfer cases use DEXRON-II ATF.
FLUID CAPACITY
NOTE: Capacities given are approximate. Correct fluid level should
be determined by level at filler plug hole.
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4-Speed
AX4 .......................... 7.4 pts. (3.5L)
T176 ......................... 3.5 pts. (1.7L)
5-Speed
AX5 .......................... 7.0 pts. (3.3L)
BA 10/5 ...................... 3.5 pts. (1.6L)
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