How to change Jeep TJ Automatic Transmission Fluid
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2021
- Watch Jim drop the pan, change the filter and refill with ATF+4 fluid on the 1998 Jeep TJ. Easy to do and can save you lots of money by properly servicing your transmission before it's too late!
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Good Job !! I watched this and it helped in changing my 199 TJ at 232K miles.😃
Great! Glad it helped. Happy Jeeping!
Great video. Just got done with my 2000.
Thanks for doing this about change the trans fluid and filter and this video was spot on.
Thanks. More videos coming soon. It's been a while and I am getting ready to get back at it!
@@jimsjeeps9782 had a broken heli coil on one of the bolt holes did not do it so shimmed the bolt with a piece of wire no leaks. Got it marked so can get it fixed need fluid change. Video helped alot.
9 times out of 10 the oil leak between the oil pan and transmission is a valve cover gasket. The rear part of the valve cover gasket is notorious for leaking down the back of the motor between the transmission and oil pan. It's an easier job so I would start there and degrease everything to monitor the leaks.
Yes, true. I like the one piece FelPro gasket here too for the 4.0 or 258. They seal up pretty good.
Thank you for the video, this is next on my list.
It really does make a difference and is often overlooked.
Great info and knowledge! About to tackle mine but also have to flush first
Don't flush...it will force possible debris into valve body. Best way would be to change fluid as shown and do it again in a few months after say 3500 miles or so. It's not that expensive and by changing it quicker you can get some of the fluid in torque converter etc. Flushing runs the risk of jamming some of the little ports with debris and I personally do not recommend it.
Great video. Inspired me to tackle my 2000 Jeep TJ.
It really does make a difference. Let us know how it went!
Great video , I have a 98 myself also auto , this doesn’t look like a terrible job , but I bet it looks better watching than doing lol, very informative video thank you
It really is remarkable considering how inexpensive the filter and fluid is, that it REALLY quiets down the transmission. I highly recommend owners do this maintenance. Good luck!
Thanks Jim! Wasn’t sure if I should use silicone as well, but you answered my question.
Most gaskets don't need RTV. Not sure why everyone thinks that... I've seen some real crazy applications!
@@jimsjeeps9782 probably because the valve cover gasket, and oil pan gasket on these appreciate a little bit in certain spots. Thanks again
Nice, you have the PCM dust cover.
Thank you!
You're welcome! Hope it helped!
Hey Jim - pardon the lame question but my Jeep bucks during the 1st min of every ride when shifting, then it shifts normally. Could this be a sign of a clogged filter? Great video, thanks for sharing!
Two things I can think of.. 1. maybe not tranny, but other driveline issue? and it is "ok" when it warms up a little. Or, 2. a sticky/partially clogged valve body. I would service it, with new filter and see. If it has a ton of miles on it, be careful as you could make it worse. I will say though, these transmissions are pretty bullet proof. Good luck!
Hi, I have a 2001 Sahara TJ 3speed automatic and gears having issue changing from 2 to 3... My mechanic said I should be using ATF2!! and not ATF4... I am no mechanic but accourding to your great video and forums, all suggest using ATF4.. what must I do? Please help
ATF+4 ...absolutley! Change filter, and as you do that inspect the pad and magnet carefully. Sad to say you might have a bad 2-3 pack issue. You might try to adjust the bands too, but I'd leave that to a professional trans shop. I will say the auto trans in these Jeeps are pretty bulletproof. Let me know how it turns ou!
@@jimsjeeps9782thanks for the reply Jim! I hope it won’t cost an arm and a leg 🤞
So I will be doing this soon to my jeep. I have a long list of items that I need to get done to my 98 TJ 4.0. I want to do everything myself! I am in AZ if you know anyone who is knowledgable here
I believe you can do this and other things like this for yourself. I don't know exactly, but do a google search for a Jeep club near you and you will find lots of help! Best of luck!
Helpful channel. Just discovered it searching for this exact job. Regarding the filter screws torque specs - would hand-tightening good enough? I don't have that tool! Thanks, Jim
You are welcome... tight enough is ok. Book says 165 INCH pounds for the cover...the filter is "tight enough"... Go a little at a time and keep a star type pattern... Thanks for your views! More videos coming.
Yeah, I'm going to do this and also install a drain plug in the pan...
Good idea.
Did you add any liquid gasket in addition to the rubber one?
No, the beauty of these gaskets is that they go on dry...Heat cycles of the transmission soften up the gasket and it then sticks to the surfaces. It provides and excellent seal!
My 1997 jeep wrangler shifts fine most of the time. But when getting to the last gear to get up to interstate speeds I’ll hit like 3.5-4k rpm’s and have to hold it there before it will shift. Any advice, I have had a hell of a time finding anything.
Most likely the shift solenoid. I would take it to a reputable transmission shop and get it diagnosed. A bad solenoid is not that expensive to swap out. If all else seems well, it's most likely that is the cause.
Thank you.
could you link the kit you purchased?
WIX Filters - 58707 Automatic Transmission Filter, Pack of 1 a.co/d/aruhL3n
Great video, I'm going to do mine on Monday. Question.... having already done everything else(idle sensor, throttle ps, map, clean throttle body) Do you think torque converter or TC solenoid could be cause my Jeep to shut down when I come to a stop? Idles & runs smooth just RPMs dip and shuts off at stop but if I shift into N and stop its fine.
Sounds like the torque converter is locked up and it stalls the vehicle. Is it shifting normally?? If so, you can probably get away with swapping out the torque converter. It's not a fun job, but doable in a driveway with some help.
As I was servicing the transmission today. I found that the torque converter solenoid wires were shorted together. Right at the connector going into the the transmission. The insulation on the wires was just brittle and falling off. I am going to to cut, repair using heat shrink and splice back together. Thank you for your response and sharing your knowledge.
Can it be done to a 1997 jeep ?
Absolutely! Same process.
Did the autos have a different rear end ratio .🤔
No, same ratios. Dana 35.
Mine doesn't have a magnet...is that terrible for it
You should get a magnet. Those small metal shavings will continually circulate in transmission and it is kind of abbrasive over a long time. So, yes, you should find a magnet to stick in there.
How do you change the solenoid???
The shift solenoid is discussed is this video. Good luck!
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@@jimsjeeps9782 Mines a 4cyl so I've got a 30R trans but this was fun. Thanks for leading me over to his channel. 👋
So there's no way to drain just a little fluid from the trans without dropping the entire pan?
Unfortunately, no there is not. Is it overfilled? Suck some out with a piece of tube through the fill/dipstick tube.
@@jimsjeeps9782 that's what I plan on doing. Just gonna get some tubing and attach it to a spray bottle nozzle and suck it out that way. It's currently slipping into overdrive and when cold it's past the hot fill line so that's where I'm starting lol
You can buy an oil change pump with a long hose on it and suck 90% out through the filler tube. They use them on boats for motor oil changes.
@@mikemaxwell1801 Simply disconnect the transmission cooler line on the driver's side at the radiator and put it in a bucket. Run the transmission in NEUTRAL for about a minute. Plenty of fluid will come out. Turn off vehicle. Reconnect the line and check transmission fluid level with vehicle running in neutral. Add transmission oil as needed.
@@ineedmine1 Seems this method would work just fine to do a fluid/filter change too, no? Just run until nothing else comes out, then you could likely contain the rest within the pan when dropped.
I THINK atf+4 IS ALSO SYTHETIC WHICH IS ALWAYS A +
Correct +4 is synthetic...
15-20k is way too soon. I wouldn't do it but every 50-100k. I also would not use anything except a mopar filter.
Thanks for your opinion. Book interval is 30k. For heavier duty, I do it every 15 or 20k. Maybe excessive, but trans fluid is cheap. I like wix, but certainly Mopar filter would be excellent choice. I'd avoid the parts store variety. But again, that's my opinion.
why can't you take out the skid plate?
You certainly can remove the skid plate, but there is just enough room to get the pan off without doing that. If you do remove the skid plate make sure to support under the bell housing and/or the rear output shaft section.
Because it’s supporting the transmission. 😢
🤔iv herd there 2 types of autos one is Japan 🇯🇵 an the other is the beautiful MOPAR trusted T/Flight . I’ll take the 904 any day over Jap . Yes change it as often as possible it will last way longer . 👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️.
On the TJs, I am nearly certain they are all MOPAR. Newer Jeeps, I'm not sure about, JK and JL maybe have that. Don't know.
Who designed this crap to be like this? I swear car engineering is ridiculous
Yes, fun isn't it?
So i just changed my solenoid pack in the trans but i cant seem to find the info on how much fluid to fill it back up with after dropping the pan other then you saying 3-4? Quarts?
I believe it's 4 qts for a pan drop. There is much more in torque converter. Put in a little over 3qts and check level (vehicle running, in neutral, emergency brake set). Add until just below full on dipstick. Trans fluid will expand slightly at temperature, so try to take that into account.