Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986CHEROKEE BASE, 2D UTILITY, 2.8 W, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (SERVICING - A/T)LUBRICATIONDRAINING & REFILLING
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic
Draining & Refilling
1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Draining & Refilling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury, 1988 Dodge Diplomat, and 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen oil pan bolts at one corner. Tap pan to break it loose, allowing fluid to drain. Remove pan bolts and remove pan. Adjust rear band if required.
- Install a new filter and gasket (if equipped) on bottom of valve body and tighten screws. Clean pan.
- Install pan with new gasket. Ensure round magnet is over boss in right front corner of oil pan.
- Add 2 quarts (1.9L) of transmission fluid. Start engine and allow to idle for at least 2 minutes.
- With engine at curb idle and parking brake applied, move shift selector lever through all positions, ending in "N" position. Add enough fluid to bring level to "ADD" mark on dipstick.
- Recheck fluid level after transmission has reached normal operating temperature. Do not overfill. Ensure dipstick is fully seated.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.