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Jeep XJ. Manual - part 6

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.

(6) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to

at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 min.), before cranking again.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:

• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine

ground on disabled vehicle.

• When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect

BLACK cable clamp from battery negative terminal.
Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal.

• Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery posi-

tive terminal on disabled vehicle.

TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE)

WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
AND THE DRIVE WHEELS ARE SECURED IN A
WHEEL LIFT OR TOW DOLLIES, ENSURE THE
TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION (AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION) OR A FORWARD DRIVE
GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION).

CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.

2WD XJ vehicles can be towed with the front

wheels on the surface for extended distances at
speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph). If the vehicle
is equipped with a factory installed trailer tow pack-
age, use a SAE approved wheel lift device.

(1) Attach J-hooks around the axle shaft tube out-

board of the shock absorber.

(2) Place the sling crossbar under and forward of

the bumper.

(3) Attach safety chains around the frame rails.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to

unlock the steering wheel.

(5) Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead

position with a clamp device designed for towing.

(6) Verify that steering components are in good

condition.

(7) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)

(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow

dollies under front wheels.

(2) Attach wheel lift to rear wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-

mission) or fist gear (manual transmission).

TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED

To prevent damage to front fascia components, use

only a Wheel-Lift type towing device or Flat-Bed
hauling equipment.

If using the wheel-lift towing method:
(1) Raise rear of vehicle off ground and install tow

dollies under rear wheels.

(2) Attach wheel lift to front wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-

mission) or fist gear (manual transmission).

FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING

DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that a

4WD vehicle be transported on a flat bed device. A
wheel lift or sling type device can be used provided
all wheels are lifted off the ground using tow dollies.

If the vehicle is equipped with a factory installed

trailer tow package, use a SAE approved wheel lift
device.

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (SLING TYPE)

(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow

dollies under front wheels.

(2) Attach J-hooks around rear axle shaft tube out-

board of shock absorber.

(3) Place sling crossbar under and forward of

bumper.

(4) Attach safety chains around frame rails.
(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF position to unlock

steering wheel.

(6) Secure steering wheel in the straight ahead

position with a clamp device designed for towing.

(7) Shift transfer case to neutral.

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT)

(1) Raise front of vehicle off ground and install tow

dollies under front wheels.

(2) Attach wheel lift to rear wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-

mission) or first gear (manual transmission).

TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED

To prevent damage to front fascia components, use

only a Wheel-Lift type towing device or Flat-Bed
hauling equipment.

(1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and

install tow dollies under rear wheels.

(2) Attach wheel lift to front wheels.
(3) Place transmission in neutral.
(4) Raise vehicle to towing height.
(5) Place transmission in park (automatic trans-

mission) or first gear (manual transmission).

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS

WARNING: REMAIN AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM A
VEHICLE THAT IS BEING TOWED VIA ITS TOW
HOOKS. THE TOW STRAPS/CHAINS COULD BREAK
AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

Some Jeep vehicles are equipped with front and

rear emergency tow hooks. The tow hooks should be
used for EMERGENCY purposes only.

CAUTION: DO NOT use emergency tow hooks for
tow truck hook-up or highway towing.

HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for emergency vehicle

lifting procedures.

FLOOR JACK

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used

to lift a Jeep vehicle (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3). Support the
vehicle in the raised position with jack stands at the
front and rear ends of the frame rails.

Fig. 2 Vehicle Lifting Locations

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift a Jeep vehicle with
a floor jack positioned under:

• An axle tube.

• A body side sill.

• A steering linkage component.

• A drive shaft.

• The engine or transmission oil pan.

• The fuel tank.

• A front suspension arm.

NOTE: Use the correct sub-frame rail or frame rail
lifting locations only.

HOIST

A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist.

• A twin-post, chassis hoist.

• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame-contact type hoist is used,
verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly.

WARNING: THE

HOISTING

AND

JACK

LIFTING

POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN A CHASSIS OR DRIVETRAIN COMPO-
NENT

REMOVED

FROM

VEHICLE,

THE

CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME
HOISTING

CONDITIONS

UNSTABLE.

PROPERLY

SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING
DEVICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

Fig. 3 Correct Vehicle Lifting Locations

1 – SUB-FRAME RAIL LOCATION
2 – SUB-FRAME RAIL LOCATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LUBRICANTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

page

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE OIL—DIESEL ENGINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE OIL—DIESEL ENGINES

Use only Diesel Engine Oil meeting standard MIL-

2104C or API Classification CD or higher or CCML
D4, D5.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADE

CAUTION: Low viscosity oils must have the proper
API quality or the CCMC G5 designation.

To assure of properly formulated engine oils, it is

recommended that SAE Grade 15W-40 engine oils
that meet Chrysler material standard MS-6395, be
used. European Grade 10W-40 oils are also accept-
able.

Oils of the SAE 5W-40 or 8W-80 grade number are

preferred when minimum temperatures consistently
fall below -12°C.

FLUID CAPACITIES

FUEL TANK

Diesel Engine Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . 76.4 L

ENGINE OIL

2.5L Diesel Engine (includes filter) . . . . . . . . . 6.8 L
Oil Filter Replacement Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 L

COOLING SYSTEM

2.5L Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 L

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Recommended lubricant for AX15 transmissions is

Mopar

t 75W–90, API Grade GL–3 gear lubricant, or

equivalent.

Correct lubricant level is from the bottom edge, to

no more than 6 mm (1/4 in.) below the bottom edge of
the fill plug hole.

Approximate dry fill lubricant capacity is:
• 3.10 liters (3.27 qts.) for 4–wheel drive applica-

tions.

• 3.15 liters (3.32 qts.) for 2–wheel drive applica-

tions.

TRANSFER CASE

COMMAND-TRAC 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 L

FRONT AXLE

Model 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 L

REAR AXLE

Model 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 L*
8-1/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 L**

* When equipped with TRAC-LOK, include 4

ounces of Friction Modifier Additive.

** When equipped with TRAC-LOK, include 5

ounces of Friction Modifier Additive.

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