1995 JEEP CHEROKEE maintenance schedule

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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CHASSIS AND BODY COMPONENTS........ 28
DRIVETRAIN........................... 22
ENGINE MAINTENANCE................... 15GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1
JUMP STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING.... 9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES................ 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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Classification of Lubricants................... 2
Components Requiring No Lubrication........... 2
Fluid Capacities........................... 3
Fuel Requirements......................... 1International Symbols....................... 1
Introduction.............................. 1
Lubrication and Replacement Parts
Recommendation......................... 2
INTRODUCTION
Lubrication and maintenance is divided into re-
quired and recommended service tasks. The required
service tasks must be completed to verify the emis-
sion controls function correctly. The recommended
service tasks should be completed to maintain safety
and durability.
This information will assist the service personnel
in providing maximum protection for each owner's
vehicle.
Conditions can vary with individual driving habits.
It is necessary to schedule maintenance as a time in-
terval as well as a distance interval.
It is the owner's responsibility to determine the ap-
plicable driving condition. Also to have the vehicle
serviced according to the maintenance schedule, and
to pay for the necessary parts and labor.
Additional maintenance and lubrication informa-
tion is listed in the Owner's Manual.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Chrysler Corporation uses international symbols to
identify engine compartment lubricant and fluid in-
spection and fill locations (Fig. 1).
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
All gasoline engines require the use of unleaded
gasoline to reduce the potentially harmful effects of
lead to the environment. Also unleaded fuel is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the catalytic converter/O2sensor. The fuel must have a minimum octane rating
of 87 based on the (R + M)/2 calculation method.
CAUTION: UNLEADED FUEL ONLY must be used in
vehicles equipped with a catalyst emission control
system. All vehicles have reminders printed on the
instrument panel below the fuel gauge and on the
fuel filler door. The vehicles also have fuel filler
tubes that are specially designed to accept only the
small-diameter dispensing nozzles. It is illegal to
bypass the design of an unleaded fuel filler tube
and contaminate the fuel system.
Fig. 1 International Symbols
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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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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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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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CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
Standard engine oil identification notations have
been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine
oil. The identifying notations are located on the label
of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of engine oil
cans (Fig. 2).
ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES
In some instances, such as infrequent operation,
short trip driving, and during break-in after a major
overhaul, addition of special materials containing an-
ti-rust and anti-scuff additives are beneficial. A suit-
able product for this purpose is MOPAR Engine Oil
Supplement.
OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK)
The engine oil level indicator (Dipstick) is located
at the right rear of both 2.5L engines and 4.0L en-
gines (Fig. 3).
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
Inspect engine oil level approximately every 800 ki-
lometers (500 miles). Unless the engine has exhibited
loss of oil pressure, run the engine for about five
minutes before checking oil level. Checking engine oil
level on a cold engine is not accurate.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the en-
gine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level.
The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD
and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick (Fig. 4
and 5).
(1) Position vehicle on level surface.
(2) With engine OFF, allow approximately ten min-
utes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove
engine oil dipstick.
(3) Wipe dipstick clean.
(4) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the
tube.
(5) Remove dipstick, with handle held above the
tip, take oil level reading (Figs.4 and 5).
(6) Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on
dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in Maintenance Schedules.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Run engine until achieving normal operating tem-
perature.
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(2) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. Re-
fer to Hoisting and Jacking Recommendations in this
group.
Fig. 2 API Certification Mark
Fig. 3 Engine Oil Dipstick LocationÐTypical
Fig. 4 Engine Oil DipstickÐ2.5L Engine
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USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used en-
gine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle en-
gine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLYCOL
BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER
COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROP-
ERLY, CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT
AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER
IN YOUR AREA.
DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN THE
ENGINE IS AT RUNNING TEMPERATURE, PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN ENGINE
COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS PER-
FORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not use straight antifreeze as engine
coolant, inadequate engine running temperatures
can result.
Do not operate vehicle without proper concentra-
tion of recommended ethylene glycol coolant, high
running temperatures and cooling system corrosion
can result.
The engine cooling system will develop internal
pressure of 97 to 123 kPa (14 to 18 psi) at normal op-
erating temperature. Allow the vehicle approximately
one half hour to cool off before opening the cooling
system. As an indicator of pressure, squeeze the up-
per radiator hose between index finger and thumb. If
it collapses with little effort the system would have
low internal pressure and should be safe to open to
the first safety notch of the radiator cap. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System.
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
Coolant level should be inspected when other en-
gine compartment service is performed or when cool-
ant leak is suspected. With the engine at normal
operating temperature, observe the coolant level in
thecoolant recovery bottle. The coolant level mustbe at least above the ADD mark and preferably at
the FULL mark. Add coolant to the coolant recovery
bottleonly, if necessary.
Cooling system freeze protection should be tested
at the onset of the winter season or every 12 months.
Service is required if coolant is low, contaminated,
rusty or freeze protection is inadequate. To properly
test cooling system, see Group 7, Cooling System.
The cooling system factory fill is a mixture of 50%
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze and 50% water. Us-
ing a suitable hydrometer, measure antifreeze con-
centration in the radiator when the engine is cool. If
the cooling system has recently been serviced, allow
coolant to circulate for at least 20 minutes before
taking hydrometer reading. Properly mixed coolant
will protect the cooling system to -37ÉC (-35ÉF). If the
freeze protection is above -28ÉC (-20ÉF), drain enough
coolant from the cooling system to allow room to add
antifreeze to achieve adequate protection. A mix table
on the coolant container indicates the amount of an-
tifreeze required to winterize the cooling system
based on the capacity, see Capacity Chart in General
Information section of this group.
ANTIFREEZE SPECIFICATION
Chrysler Corporation recommends the use of Mo-
par Antifreeze/Coolant or a high quality, ethylene
glycol base antifreeze/coolant, with a silicate inhibi-
tor.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE
The cooling system should be drained, flushed and
filled with the proper coolant mixture at the inter-
vals described in the Lubrication and Maintenance
Schedules. Refer to General Information section of
this group. For proper service instructions see Group
7, Cooling System.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
The air cleaner element should be serviced at the
intervals described in the Lubrication and Mainte-
nance Schedules sections of this group. Additional in-
formation can be found in Group 14, Fuel System
and Group 25, Emission System. Inspect all air
cleaner hoses or tubes for damage or leaks when
other engine compartment service is performed. Re-
place faulty components.
FILTER ELEMENT SERVICE/REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: The air cleaner cover must be installed
properly for the emissions system and engine con-
troller to function correctly.
Do not immerse paper air filter element in clean-
ing solvents, damage can result.
(1) Remove the air cleaner cover from the body/
housing (Fig. 9).
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line. You may encounter fuels containing 3 percent or
more methanol along with other alcohols called cosol-
vents.
Problems that are the result of using methanol/gas-
oline blends are not the responsibility of Chrysler
Corporation. They may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
MTBE/ETBE
Gasoline and MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
blends are a mixture of unleaded gasoline and up to
15 percent MTBE. Gasoline and ETBE (Ethyl Ter-
tiary Butyl Ether) are blends of gasoline and up to
17 percent ETBE. Gasoline blended with MTBE or
ETBE may be used.
CLEAN AIR GASOLINE
Many gasolines are now being blended that con-
tribute to cleaner air, especially in those areas of the
country where air pollution levels are high. These
new blends provide a cleaner burning fuel and some
are referred to asReformulated Gasoline.
In areas of the country where carbon monoxide lev-
els are high, gasolines are being treated with oxygen-
ated materials such as MTBE, ETBE and ethanol.
Chrysler Corporation supports these efforts toward
cleaner air and recommends the use of these gaso-
lines as they become available.
IGNITION CABLES, DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND
ROTOR
Inspect and test ignition cables, distributor cap and
rotor when the spark plugs are replaced. Oil and
grime should be cleaned from the ignition cables and
distributor cap to avoid possible spark plug fouling.
Mopar Foamy Engine Degreaser or equivalent is rec-
ommended for cleaning the engine compartment. For
proper service and diagnostic procedures refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing for 2.5L and 4.0L engines is
not adjustable. Refer to the specifications listed on
the engine Emission Control Information Label. Re-
fer to Group 25, Emission Control Systems for addi-
tional information.
SPARK PLUGS
Ignition spark plugs should be replaced at the
mileage interval described in the Lubrication and
Maintenance Schedules. Refer to the General Infor-
mation section of this group. For proper service pro-
cedures refer to Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
BATTERY
WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER
GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HAN-DLING/SERVICING A BATTERY. THE BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID AND
WILL CAUSE HARM IF IT CONTACTS SKIN, EYES
OR CLOTHING. IT WILL ALSO DAMAGE PAINTED
(AS WELL AS UN-PAINTED) SURFACES OF A VEHI-
CLE. IF SULFURIC ACID CONTACTS ANY OF
THESE, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF SULFURIC ACID CON-
TACTS SKIN OR EYES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. DO NOT SMOKE IN THE VICINITY OF A
BATTERY. KEEP OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS
AWAY FROM BATTERY FILLER CAPS BECAUSE
EXPLOSIVE GAS IS ALWAYS PRESENT.
Inspect battery tray, hold down and terminal con-
nections when other under hood service is performed.
For proper diagnostic procedures refer to Group 8A,
Battery/Starting/Charging System Diagnostics. For
service and cleaning procedures refer to Group 8B,
Battery/Starter Service.
Care should be taken when disposing a bat-
tery after removal from a vehicle. Lead-acid
batteries are highly poisonous and, when indis-
criminately disposed, could create a problem
for the environment. Contact the applicable lo-
cal city or county government agency to deter-
mine where automobile (lead-acid) batteries
can be properly disposed in the local area.
RUBBER AND PLASTIC COMPONENT INSPECTION
CAUTION: Plastic hoses or wire harness covers will
melt or deform when exposed to heat from exhaust
system or engine manifolds.
Position plastic or rubber components away from
moving parts in engine compartment or under vehi-
cle, or damage will result.
Do not allow rubber engine mounts or other com-
ponents to become oil contaminated, repair cause
of oil contamination and clean area.
All rubber and plastic components should be in-
spected when engine compartment or under vehicle
service is performed. When evidence of deterioration
exists, replacement is required. To reduce deteriora-
tion of rubber components, Chrysler Corporation rec-
ommends Mopar Foamy Engine Degreaser or
equivalent be used to clean engine compartment of
oil and road grime.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Inspect all emission control components and hoses
when other under hood service is performed. Refer to
emission system Vacuum Hose Label located on the
inside of the hood in the engine compartment and
Group 25, Emission Control Systems for proper ser-
vice procedures.
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ENGINE SUPPORTS
The general condition of the engine supports
should be inspected when engine compartment or un-
der vehicle service is performed.
INSPECTION
(1) Test the hardware that attaches the engine cyl-
inder block to the engine support brackets (Figs. 11
and 12) for the specified tightening torque.(2) Inspect the rubber in the engine support cush-
ions for softening and swelling. Slight surface deteri-
oration and wear at the ends will not affect the
functioning of an engine support.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Inspect and adjust drive belts at the interval de-
scribed in the Lubrication and Maintenance Sched-
ules. Refer to General Information section of this
group. For proper inspection and adjustment proce-
dures, see Group 7, Cooling System.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system should be inspected when un-
der vehicle service is performed or as specified in the
Lubrication and Maintenance Schedules.
INSPECTION
When inspecting an exhaust system, inspect for
cracked or loose joints, stripped screw/bolt threads,
corrosion damage, and worn or broken hangers
(Slight cracking in rubber isolator or hanger is ac-
ceptable). Replace all components that are corroded
or damaged. Do not attempt repair. Also, inspect for
the following obvious conditions and correct as neces-
sary:
²Exhaust system leaks, damage, misalignment.
²Contact with body panels metal or the frame.
²Catalytic converter bulging or excessive heat dam-
age.
CAUTION: A catalytic converter will become con-
taminated if leaded gasoline is burned in the en-
gine. If this occurs, the complete converter must be
replaced.
For proper service procedures see Group 11, Ex-
haust System and Intake Manifold.
AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR
LUBRICANT AND REFRIGERANT
The lubricant level in the air-conditioner compres-
sor should be checked if there are indications that oil
was lost. Loss of lubricating oil usually accompanies
a loss of refrigerant.
For additional information involving the A/C sys-
tem, refer to Group 24, Heater And Air Conditioning.
Fig. 11 Front Engine SupportÐTypical
Fig. 12 Rear Engine SupportÐTypical
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