Periodic Maintenance; Emergency Towing; Recreational Towing; Automatic Transmission With Quadra-Trac - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

2C-10 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1_Forward Range
The 1 position permits no automatic upshifts. If 1
position is selected initially, the transmission will re
main in first gear until the gearshift lever is moved to
another range.
If the gearshift lever is moved from D or 2 to 1 while
the vehicle is in second gear at a speed below the full
throttle 1-2 upshift point, the transmission will down
shift to first gear. If vehicle speed is above 1-2 full
throttle shift point, the transmission will remain in sec
ond gear until speed is reduced to the 1-2 full throttle
shift point.
If the gearshift lever is moved from D to 1 position at
speeds below appproximately 30 mph (48 km/h), the
transmission will downshift to first gear.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
For normal operation, the automatic transmission
should be serviced every 27.5 months or 27,500 miles
(44 000 km). Service should include changing the trans
mission fluid and filter and if necessary, adjusting the
band. For heavy-duty operation such as trailer towing,
the transmission fluid and filter should be changed and
the bands adjusted, if necessary, at 12.5 months or
12,500 mile (20 000 km) intervals.
TOWING
Emergency Towing
If the vehicle is to be towed with the front or rear
wheels raised, towing speed must be limited to 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the vehicle towed for a distance no
greater than 15 miles (24 km).
Manual Transmission with Model 208 and Model 300
Transfer Case
Ignition Key Available: Shift transmission and
transfer case into Neutral. Vehicle can now be towed
with all four wheels on the ground or with front or rear
wheels raised. Turn selective drive hubs to the 4 x
4/LOCK position. Turn ignition key to Off position to
unlock steering.
Ignition Key Not Available and Vehicle is Un
locked: Shift transmission and transfer case into Neu
tral and tow vehicle with front wheels raised.
Ignition Key Not Available and Vehicle is
Locked: Place dolly under rear wheels and tow vehicle
with front end raised. Or, disconnect rear propeller
shaft at rear axle yoke (be sure to mark the prop shaft
and yoke for proper alignment at reassembly), secure
shaft to underside of vehicle and tow with front end
raised.
Automatic Transmission with Model 208 and Model 300
Transfer Case
Ignition Key Available: Turn ignition key to Off
position tounlock steering column and gearshift selector
linkage. Move gearshift lever to Park and transfer case
shift lever to Neutral.
Ignition Key Not Available: Place dolly under rear
wheels and tow vehicle with front end raised. Or, dis
connect rear propeller shaft at rear axle yoke (index
mark for correct assemblylater), secure shaft to under
side of vehicle and tow with front wheels raised.
Automatic Transmission with Quadra-Trac®
Ignition Key Available: Vehicle can be towed with
all four wheels on the ground without disconnecting
propeller shafts. Turn ignition key to Off position to
unlock steering wheel. Move gearshift leverto Park and
shift transfer case shift lever to Neutral position.
Recreational Towing
Jeep vehicle can be towed behind a recreational ve
hicle such as a motor home, however, the following
instructions must be followed explicitly in order to avoid
damaging drive line components. In addition, be sure to
check and comply with federal, state and local require
ments/ordinances regarding vehicle lighting, tow bars
and trailer hitches.
With Manual Transmission and Modal 208 orModal 300Transfer Case
(1) Turn ignition switch to Off position to unlock
steering wheel.
(2) Shift transmission into gear and the transfer
case into Neutral.
(3) Turn front drive hubs to 4 x 4 or LOCK position,
for axle lubrication.
With Automatic Transmission and Modal 208 or Modal 300
Transfer Case
(1) Turn ignition switch to Off position to unlock
steering wheel.
(2) Shift automatic transmission into Park.
(3) Shift Transfer Case into Neutral position.
(4) Turn front drive hubs to 4 x 4 or LOCK position
for axle lubrication.
With Automatic Transmission and Quadra-Trac*
(1) Turn ignition switch to Off position to unlock
steering wheel.
(2) Shift automatic transmission into Park.
(3) Shift Transfer Caseinto Neutral position.
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