Front/Rear Axle Fluid; Transfer Case - Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

Front/Rear Axle Fluid

Front Axle Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be to the bottom of the oil fill
hole.
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be 1/2 inch (1 cm) below the
oil fill hole.
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the
level specified above.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type.

Transfer Case

Fluid Level Check
Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid
leak is found, the transfer case fluid level can
be checked by removing the filler plug located
on the back side of the transfer case. The fluid
level should be at the bottom edge of the filler
plug hole when the vehicle is in a level position.
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Adding Fluid
Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the
hole, when the vehicle is in a level position.
Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Recommended tightening torque for drain and
fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You
could damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type.
Automatic Transmission
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used
in the transmission to assure optimum transmis-
sion performance. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Flu-
ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this
section for the correct fluid type. It is important
that the transmission fluid be maintained at the
prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended
cause deterioration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter shudder. Using a
transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er's recommended fluid will result in more
frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
"Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this
section for the correct fluid type.
fluid may