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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.
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Originally Posted by cbs_24
Is a 2wd 1997 AW4 able to be swapped into a 4wd 97 without modification? Theres a local one I'm thinking about picking up and rebuilding as a spare.
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.

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5.25" BS*
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Are these easy to swap?
Not sure, never done it. They're just U joints.

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I've looked at the steering column shaft before and it doesn't feel like it has any play in it when I shook it. Could it still be the culprit?
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.

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Thanks for your response.

Is this something I should act on immediately (to avoid damaging components in the tranny) or is just something I should consider changing ( to get back to my smooth as silk shifting)
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.

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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.
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.
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Originally Posted by salad

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.
Thanks again for your response.

I'm going to try to track down some of the brands you've recommended. (easier said than done)
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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.
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Not sure, never done it. They're just U joints.


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.
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!
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I keep forgetting to post V8 ZJ 44RE...whoops... The manual says only ATF+, and ATF+4 is backwards compatible?
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.

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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!
No idea on ZJ plumbing. You may wish to ask in the Grand Cherokee section - this is for XJs. (XJ cooler has no thermostats)
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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
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
But "they" don't have an ask the question thread with super helpful knowledgeable people such as you, Clown and XJwonders!
clown is not knowledgable. He's just arrogant.
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clown is not knowledgable. He's just arrogant.
Sometimes both
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
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?
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But "they" don't have an ask the question thread with super helpful knowledgeable people such as you, Clown and XJwonders!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, one should be started!

The three of us are just no-lifes.

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but not always quick witted
He has better grammar than you.
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He has better grammar than you.
English is not my first language, that's my excusez.
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
English is not my first language, that's my excusez.
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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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Originally Posted by rcguymike
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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