Chapter
and routine maintenance
Contents
Air filter and PCV filter replacement
32
Automatic transmission fluid and filter change
34
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Automatic transmission fluid level check
6
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Battery check and maintenance
8
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Brake check
20
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Carburetor choke check
22
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body mounting nut torque check
23
Chassis lubrication
13
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Cooling system check
9
Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling)
39
Cylinder compression check
See Chapter 2
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Differential lubricant change
36
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Differential lubricant level check
17
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Distributor cap and rotor check and replacement
45
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Drivebelt check, adjustment and replacement
26
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Engine oil and filter change
12
Evaporative emissions control system check
41
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system check
42
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Exhaust system check
15
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Fluid level checks
4
Front wheel bearing check, repack and
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,adjustment (2WD models)
38
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Fuel filter replacement
31
Fuel system check
21
speed check and adjustment (1984 through
1986 carburetor-equipped models)
30
Ignition timing check and adjustment (1984 through
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1986 carburetor-equipped models)
Introduction
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Maintenance schedule
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Manual transmission lubricant change
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Manual transmission lubricant level check
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Neutral start switch check
Oxygen sensor and emission maintenance timer
replacement (1988 and later 49-state models)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve or Crankcase
Ventilation (CCV) hose check, cleaning and replacement
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Power steering fluid level check
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check
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Spare tire and jack check
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Spark plug replacement
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Spark plug wire check and replacement
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Suspension and steering check
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Thermostatic air cleaner check
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Throttle linkage inspection
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Tire and tire pressure checks
Tire rotation
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Transfer case lubricant change (4WD models)
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Transfer case lubricant level check
models)
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Tune-up general information
Underhood hose check and replacement
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Wiper blade inspection and replacement
Specification
Recommended lubricants and fluids
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Engine oil type
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Engine oil viscosity
Automatic transmission fluid*
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AW-4 transmission
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727 and 999 transmissions
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Manual transmission lubricant
*
The fluid type should be indicated on the dipstick
Differential lubricant
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Normal use
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Trailer towing
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Limited slip differential
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Transfer case lubricant
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Chassis grease
Engine coolant
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Brake fluid
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Clutch fluid
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Power steering fluid
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Manual steering box lubricant
Wheel bearing grease
Capacities
Engine oil (with filter change, approximate)
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Four-cylinder engine
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V6 engine
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six-cylinder engine
Cooling system (approximate)
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Four-cylinder engine
engine and
six-cylinder engines
Fuel tank
Standard
Optional
Automatic transmission (approximate)
SF,
or
See accompanying chart
Mercon ATF
Dexron ATF
SAE 75W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant
SAE 75W or SAE 80W-90
GL-5 gear lubricant
SAE 80W GL-5 gear lubricant
Add 2 oz. of Friction Modifier Additive
Dexron or Mercon automatic
transmission fluid
NLGl No. 2 chassis grease
Mixture of water and ethylene
glycol-base antifreeze
DOT-3 brake fluid
DOT-3 brake fluid
Jeep power steering fluid
or equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant
NLGl No. 2 moly-base wheel
bearing grease
4 qts
4 qts
6 qts
RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE
OILS, SAE
RANGE
u
ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
For best fuel economy and cold
10
starting, select the lowest
12.5 qts
viscosity grade oil for the
temperature range.
13.5 gal
20 gal
4 qts (when draining pan and replacing filter only)
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