Ask your dealer to check for that number in the Mopar Parts Catalog and see if there is a superceded number. The later, more common units boast a 5. Under this rubber boot is a metal quick release ring pictured below , push down on it and turn it counter-clockwise to remove it. If lubricant does not run out of the hole when the plug is removed, lubricant should be added until it does. However, checking the transmission fluid in your Jeep Wrangler is an essential part of proper maintenance. Replace the plug as soon as the lubricant reaches the level of the hole.
Certain vendors have shipping restrictions that require us to collect a handling fee for the part. A final word of caution for those that don't follow directions too well that means most of us guys. Any moving parts on your Jeep need lubrication and maintenance. I bought a hand held pump from Harbor Freight. See post 2 below for fluid amount. And If so what transmission fluid would you recommend.
Will it hurt anything if i use it? This system will not be used upon reassembly. I know the plug on the drivers side looks like a fill plug, but it's not. Pulling the shifter Rather than try and fight with hoses or getting bottles up there, I always opt to pull the shifter. If you are just using the fill plug, just simply fill it up till fluid comes back out the fill hole. I plan on changing my trans fluid soon here, right now I'm at 156,000 miles and I've been told to not even change it at that point because it could potentially hurt the transmission. I have heard of motor oil variations for manual transmissions, but this is really a stretch. The Penzoil Synchromesh will work, but the Redline is a full-synthetic and will improve shifting.
As with the drain plug, this doesn't need to be super tight, just snug. The lower is to drain the fluid and the upper is to fill. I found that my wife's Honda just used 10W-30 oil in the transaxle. This manual will have step by step instructions and illustrations. I use this company as a base line to compare other dealers with, and this company always wins out. When you remove the filler plug, lubricant should run out of the hole. Replace the case with the correct viscosity oil.
When I did I noticed a lot of brass colored shavings in the oil. Hope this has been of help! To check the fluid level remove the upper bolt plug and stick your finger in the hole. Hopefully you can get some more miles out of yours while you try to locate a used transmission. The Aisin transmission synchros are very touchy, and the issue with the Aisin transmissions is exactly what you suggest. A auto parts store or a dealership service department can help you determine the type of fluid recommended for your vehicle.
I could smear drawings on my windshield with my finger if I wanted. See post 2 below for fluid amount. By contrast, the 1993 introduction of an external slave cylinder once again restored the Jeep clutch linkage system to a conventional design. Allow all the lubricant to run out before replacing the plug. Tighten the fill hole plug to 27 ft. Under international copyright standards, no material can be copied or removed from this website. Mopar's 75W-90 synthetic gear and axle lube sounds more than adequate, but only if the synchros like it.
I have a 1993 Wrangler with a 2. At the same time that I became infatuated with Mobil 1 engine oil, I recommended Mobil gear lube to the readership of the magazine. Too little lubricity is also an issue, the unit will run hot, damage bearings and fail. Oct 12, 2009 These pages cover the transmissions used in Jeeps over the years. This held true for engine oils and gear lubes, and my Jeep Owner's Bible, from first to third editions, promotes Mobil 1 engine oil. Normally the fill plug and drain plug located below the fill plug are on the driver's side. So I'm starting a new series of write-ups for basic maintenence type stuff, that every Jeep owner can do.
Transmissions are arranged by the most recently introduced transmissions first. Keep your receipt and whatever fluids you do not use you can return. On Wranglers it's located just ahead of the transmission skid plate. You should also check the fluid for water containmenation after each wheeling trip. You wi … ll need a small hand pump to accomplish this. I would trust this unit, if in good condition or rebuilt, behind a 250-300 horsepower small-block V-8.