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B-14 MAINTENANCE
If not, bring up to level with specified lubricant and
install fill plug. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lub
ricants chart and Fluid Capacities chart at the end of
this chapter.
Automatic Transmission Raid Changes
Drain and refill the automatic transmission every
27,500 miles (44 000 km) for vehicles in normal service
and every 12,500 miles (20 000 km) for vehicles inheavy-
duty service. Change fluid immediately after vehicle
operation, before it cools.
(1) Remove transmission pan screws, pan, and
gasket.
(2) Remove and discard oil filter (fig. B-24).
(3) Remove and discard O-ring seal from pick-up
pipe.
(4) Install new O-ring seal on pick-up pipe and in
stall strainer and pipe assembly.
(5) Clean pan thoroughly and position new gasket
on pan. Use petroleum jelly, or equivalent, to position
gasket.
(6) Install pan. Secure with attaching screws and
tighten to 10to 13 foot-pounds (14 to 18 N«m) torque.
(7) Pour approximately 5 quarts (4.71 liters) of Dex
ron IP automatic transmission fluid into filler pipe. Be
sure container spout, funnel, or other items in contact
with fluid are clean.
(8) Start engine and allow it to idle a few minutes.
(9) Apply brake pedal and parking brake. Shift
transmission into all positions then place the selector
lever in N (Neutral).
Fig. B-24 Removing Automatic Transmission Filter
(10) With transmission at operating temperature*
check fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary, to bring level to
FULL mark.
Manual Transmission Fluid Changs
Manual transmission and transfer case lubricating
fluid should be changed at the same time, as scheduled.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants at the end of
this chapter for fluid specification, and the FluidCapac
ities Chart for quantity. To change fluid:
(1) Remove fill plugs then drain plugs.
(2) Allow units to drain completely.
(3) Install drain plugs.
(4) Fill to level of fill holes.
(5) Install fill plugs.
UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
General
Services detailed in this subsection are not listed in
the Maintenance Schedule for performance at a speci
fied interval. They are to be performed as required to
restore vehicle to original specifications. Unscheduled
maintenance services include such items as fuel system
cleaning; engine carbon deposit removal; retightening
loose parts and connections; replacement of manual
transmission clutch components, brakelinings, shock ab
sorbers, light bulbs, wiper blades, belts or hoses; re
placement of interior trim, bright metal trim, painted
parts and other appearance items or rubber-like parts.
Need for these unscheduled services is usually indicated
by a change in performance, handling, or the appearance
of the vehicle or a particular component. Owners, users
and service mechanics should be alert for indications
that service or replacement is needed.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converters) used on 1982 Jeep models
will become contaminated if leaded gas is used, or if the
engine or emission controls are not maintained as sched
uled. If this occurs, the catalyst—the alumina-coated
beads in the converter—or the entire converter must be
replaced. Refer to the catalyst replacement procedure in
Chapter IK—Exhaust Systems.
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