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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
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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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5) - Fill until lubricant squeezes out from the base of seals.
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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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Application Specification
Automatic Transmission .......................... Dexron-IIE ATF
Brake Master Cylinder .......... DOT 3 (SAE J-1703F) Brake 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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Fluid Capacities
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Application ( 1) Quantity
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.
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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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Application ( 1) Hours
2.5L
Automatic Transmission ................................... 5.6
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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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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.
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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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52,500 MILE (84,000 KM) SERVICE \
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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)
(
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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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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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 (
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Gasoline Engine
Temperature Range