What transfer case is in a Jeep JK?
The JK uses flange style yokes on the stock NP241 transfer case. The driveshaft’s on these Jeeps also have a long slip to compensate for different drivetrain lengths. These stock drive shafts are light duty and most JK owners do not want to retain them. The JK used a cable linkage to shift the Stock NP241.
When to change transfer case fluid in Jeep Wrangler?
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. 60K miles. Inspect every 30K. The manual states no need to change the fluid for the life of the vehicle. What does everyone think ?
How long does it take to change transfer case fluid?
It only took about 30 minutes start to finish to have confidence in the condition of the transfer case. I also now know the fluid is changed instead of wondering if it was ever done in the Jeep’s history. We knew purchasing a used Jeep and one 11 years old would require some care.
How long does it take to refill a wrangler transfer case?
Overall the process is fairly simply, simply drain the fluid and refill with 2-quarts of Mopar ATF 4 fluid, overall the process should take less than an hour to complete and ensure proper lubrication and protection of the transfer case gears.
What kind of fluid does a transfer case use?
Valvoline has a synthetic fluid made just for transfer cases that meets ATF 4 requirements which is what I refilled the transfer case with. It only took about 30 minutes start to finish to have confidence in the condition of the transfer case. I also now know the fluid is changed instead of wondering if it was ever done in the Jeep’s history.
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. 60K miles. Inspect every 30K. The manual states no need to change the fluid for the life of the vehicle. What does everyone think ?
It only took about 30 minutes start to finish to have confidence in the condition of the transfer case. I also now know the fluid is changed instead of wondering if it was ever done in the Jeep’s history. We knew purchasing a used Jeep and one 11 years old would require some care.
How much fluid does a Jeep JK hold?
A JK takes about a quart in the front differential, and about 2 quarts in the rear. 80W90 is what the book says. If you tow or run it hard you can go “thicker” in the rear. The transfer case holds a little over 2 quarts. I recently did all of my fluids, including the automatic transmission fluid.
What kind of fluid does a transfer case hold?
If you tow or run it hard you can go “thicker” in the rear. The transfer case holds a little over 2 quarts. I recently did all of my fluids, including the automatic transmission fluid. It was actually easier than reading up on it lead me to believe. I use Castrol ATF+4 in my transfer case, transmission, and power steering.