Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
1. Be sure transmission fluid is at normal operating temperature. Normal operating temperature is reached after approximately 15 miles (25 km) of
operation.
2. Position vehicle on level surface. This is important for an accurate fluid level check.
3. Shift transmission through all gear ranges and back to Park.
4. Apply parking brakes.
5. Verify that transmission is in Park.
6. Wipe off dipstick handle to prevent dirt from entering fill tube. Then remove dipstick and check fluid level and condition.
Transmission Fluid Level
7. Correct fluid level is to FULL mark on dipstick when fluid is at normal operating temperature.
8. If fluid level is low, top off level with Mopar (R) Dexron II/Mercon. Mopar (R) Dexron II can be used but only if Mercon is not available. Do not
overfill transmission. Add only enough fluid to bring level to Full mark.
9. If too much fluid was added, excess amount can be removed with suction gun and appropriate diameter plastic tubing. Tubing only has to be long
enough to extend into oil pan.
CHECKING FLUID CONDITION
Inspect the appearance of the fluid during the fluid level check. Fluid color should range from dark red to pink and be free of foreign material, or
particles. If the fluid is dark brown or black in color and smells burnt, the fluid has been overheated and must be changed.
Transmission operation should also be checked if the fluid is severely discolored and contains quantities of foreign material, metal particles, or
clutch disc friction material.
A small quantity of friction material or metal particles in the oil pan is normal. The particles are usually generated during the break-in period and
indicate normal seating of the various transmission components.
