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.
1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic, Part Time, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Specifications - 4.0L: Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Group | Cold Crank Amps @ 0Β°F (-18Β°C) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | |||
| Standard | 58 | 430 | |
| Optional | 58 | 500 | |
| Grand Cherokee | 34 | 600 | |
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (2) | 6.0 Qts. (5.7L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cooling System (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cherokee | 12.0 Qts. (11.4L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Cherokee | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Standard Cooling System | 9.3 Qts. (8.8L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Heavy-Duty Cooling System | 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cherokee AW4 (6) | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Cherokee | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 42/44RE (5) | 8.5-11.0 Qts. (8.0-10.4L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission (Cherokee) (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AX-15 (2WD) | 3.3 Qts. (3.1L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| AX-15 (4WD) | 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Axles (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Front (Model 30) | 3.1 Pts. (1.5L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear (8)(9) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Model 8 1/4 (Cherokee) | 4.3 Pts. (2.0L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Model 35 | 3.4 Pts. (1.6L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Model 44 (Grand Cherokee) | 3.5 Pts. (1.7L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transfer Case (Dexron-II or ATF Plus) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NV231 Command-Trac | 2.2 Pts. (1.0L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NV242 Select-Trac (Cherokee) | 3.0 Pts. (1.4L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NV249 Quadra-Trac (Grand Cherokee) | 2.5 Pts. (1.2L) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Factory Service Tools
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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.
