Durango 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Fluid - A/T: Technical Service Bulletins
Transmission Fluid Level - Inspection Procedure
NUMBER: 21-11-99
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Jul. 23, 1999
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-13-98, DATED OCT. 16, 1998, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1998 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-99003). ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE FLUID/FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
AND ADDING ADDITIONAL MODELS AND MODEL YEARS.
SUBJECT:
Transmission Fluid Level Inspection Procedure/Service Cautions
MODELS:
**2000
(AN)
Dakota**
**2000
(DN)
Durango**
1999 - **2000**
(WJ)
Grand Cherokee
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 45RFE TRANSMISSION.
DISCUSSION:
The 45RFE transmission, **newly introduced in the 1999 model year on Grand Cherokee models and for 2000 Dakota and Durango models, has some
unique service features** compared with its predecessors. The following are some items to consider during service:
Fluid Level Inspection
1.
Warm the fluid to at least 21° C (70° F.) by operating the vehicle.
2.
Measure the transmission fluid temperature using the DRB III(R).
3.
Move the gear selector through drive and reverse. Place the gear selector in Park.
