I'm planning on replacing a 12" piece of rubber hose that connects to the bottom side of my transmission cooler, what's the best way to do it? Should I clamp it and remove it from one side install one end and quickly swap it? Do I need to bleed the air out in some special way or just top off the fluid? I've got a quart of ATF+4 to refill some.

 

No: The 4WD one has a small shaft splined for the married transfer case; the 2WD one has a very long shaft splined for the drive shaft slip yoke and a large extension tail housing. They require a rebuild to convert.

Whoops thanks dude

Not sure, never done it. They're just U joints.

Inside the vehicle or under the hood? There's another joint around the air cleaner. But if there's no play there's no play.

I'm not sure if it would damage it specifically, but in general shock loading is a very bad thing to be avoided. I would change the fluid to be the correct stuff.

Drain pan underneath, replace hose. The system will bleed itself out, run it in Neutral for a little while after the replacement, check the dipstick, top up as necessary.

ATF+4 is only for use in XJs with the 30RH/32RH Chrysler 3-speed automatics (or I guess an ancient TorqueFlite). AW4 requires Dexron III, Mercon, or JWS-3309 fluid.

 

Thanks again for your response.

I'm going to try to track down some of the brands you've recommended. (easier said than done)

 

Ohhhh I just noticed you're in the Dominican!

I mentioned Valvoline MaxLife because it's in all the Wal-Marts here. Find something that says "DEX/MERC" or "D/M" on it, it's basically what all of the older American makes use.

 

I keep forgetting to post V8 ZJ 44RE...whoops... The manual says only ATF+, and ATF+4 is backwards compatible? Any guestimate how much fluid I'll lose? Does the AUX cooler always circulate or does it only do so once up to temp? Thanks!

 

Ahhh - only use Chrysler ATF then! I'm sure +3 can be used in a pinch but ATF+4 is everywhere. If you run the Dex/Merc stuff you will kill the clutches.

No idea on ZJ plumbing. You may wish to ask in the Grand Cherokee section - this is for XJs. (XJ cooler has no thermostats)

 

But "they" don't have an ask the question thread with super helpful knowledgeable people such as you, Clown and XJwonders!

Edit: now they do

 

clown is not knowledgable. He's just arrogant.

 

Sometimes both

 

but not always quick witted

I think I recall you telling me that your childhood nickname was "Dim Tim". Or is that what they call you now?

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, one should be started!

The three of us are just no-lifes.

He has better grammar than you.

 

English is not my first language, that's my excusez.

 

fien den b dat weigh

 

Ok I started a thread over there...now just need a mod to sticky it. Sorry if I bother you guys too much...lol

 

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