Page 297 of 368

Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid
type.
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake drums, brake
linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as
possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action.
Following off-road usage, completely inspect the under-
body of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steer-
ing, suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check
threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the
Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta-
tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propeller shafts. Check air conditioning drain tube on the
lower dash wall in the engine compartment for mud or
debris, and clean as required. A plugged tube will
adversely affect air conditioning performance.
CAUTION!
Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions,
change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo-
nents and steering linkage more often than in nor-
mal service to prevent excessive wear.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297
7
Page 316 of 368

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Front) Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear) 194 RBI (Model 35) and 216 RBI (Model 44) - MoparGear & Axle Lubricant (SAE
80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use Mopar Synthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-Lok require
an additive. Rubicon 216 RBI (Model 44) - MoparSynthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-Lok require an additive.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Steering Gear & Linkage,
Ball Joints, Prop Shafts &
Yokes, Wheel Bearings Mopar
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB or equivalent.
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 320 of 368
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
8
M
A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S
Page 322 of 368
Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary. X
Lubricate the steering linkage tie rod ends. X X X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X
322 SCHEDULE “B”
8
M A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S
Page 323 of 368
Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary. X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Lubricate the steering linkage tie rod ends. X X X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary. X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
SCHEDULE “B” 323
8
M A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S
Page 324 of 368
Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary. X
Lubricate the steering linkage tie rod ends. X X X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. X
324 SCHEDULE “B”
8
M A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S
Page 325 of 368
Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary. X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the ignition cables (2.4L Only). X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Lubricate the steering linkage tie rod ends. X X X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X X
Inspect manual transmission fluid, add as neces-
sary. X
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid,
and change filter.† X
SCHEDULE “B” 325
8
M
A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S
Page 327 of 368
Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary. X
Lubricate the steering linkage tie rod ends. X X X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced. X
SCHEDULE “B” 327
8
M
A I
N T
E
N A
N C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S