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Check electrolyte level at scheduled interval. Lift the
battery cell caps (fig. B-5) and look into each filler well.
Maintain the fluid level above the battery plates to the
bottom of the filler well ring. Add distilled water or
drinking water free of high mineral content. In freezing
weather, add water before driving to assure mixing with
acid and to prevent freezing.
NOTE: Electrolyte level inspection does not apply to
main tenance free batteries.
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Fig. B-5 Battery
In addition to regular fluid checks, inspect overall
battery condition before every winter season according
to the following procedure:
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and then posi
tive cable.
(2) Clean cables and terminal posts with a wire-
brush terminal cleaner.
(3) Check battery fluid level and replenish, if neces
sary (fig. B-4).
(4) Remove battery holddown and clean battery
case and battery tray, if necessary, with a solution of
baking soda and water; then rinse thoroughly.
(5) Position battery in tray and fasten holddown.
Do not overtighten.
(6) Attach positive cable and then the negative
cable.
(7) Apply a small amount of grease or protective
coating to cable ends to minimize corrosion.
6. Brake Master Cylinder
Check fluid level at scheduled interval.
Clean the top of the cover and surrounding housing
area. Unsnap the bail and remove the cover. The fluid
should be 1/4 inch (6 mm) below the rim of each well in
the reservoir. If not, add brake fluid 'as required and
install cover. Use only Jeep Heavy-Duty Brake Fluid, or
equivalent, meeting SAE Standard J1703, and Federal
Standard No.. 116, DOT 3 Fluid.
Refer to Chassis Components for procedures on brake
and chassis inspection.
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7. Coolant
Check coolant level at scheduled interval when ihe
engine is cold. If coolant should be needed, fill radiator
to approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inches (38 to .:-i mm I below
the filler neck when cold, or 1/2 to 1 inch (33 to 25 mm)
at normal operating temperature. Add a 50/50 mixture
of ethylene glycol antifreeze and pure water. In an emer
gency, water alone may be used. Check the freeze pro
tection at the earliest opportunity, as the addition of
water will reduce the antifreeze and corrosion protection
afforded by the coolant mixture. Do not overfill, as loss
of coolant—due to expansion—will result.
Year-round coolant is installed at the factory to last
through two years of normal operation, if the coolant is
maintained at the original concentration
In normal operation, flush and refill the cooling sys
tem at the Maintenance Schedule interval.
When replacing coolant use a 50/50 mixture of high-
quality, ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Use this
mixture year-round for protection against corrosion,
boiling and engine damage.
8. Power Steering Pump
Check fluid level at scheduled interval.
Lubricant level can be checked with fluid either hot or
cold. If below the FULL HOT or FULL COLD marking
on the dipstick attached to the reservoir cap (fig. B-6),
add AMC/Jeep Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
Fig. B-6 Power Steering Pump iJipstldc Locaflsn
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