I just had to comment on the efficiency of the videos. Every shot shows something that is pertinent. Every word of narration has relevant information. It doesn't waste any time and it fully educates you. Excellent stuff.
Dude, I've been watching your videos off and on for 3 years. Anytime I need to refer to a maintenance process your videos are always the best. I've had this ZJ for 20-something years. I love doing as much to it as I can myself without taking it anywhere. Thanks for the help!
Even though I own my own automotive repair shop, I never thought about pulling the fill plug first, I guess not being around the rust belt I have never had a problem with the fill plug. I will definitely be doing that from now on because it will only take one to ruin my Day!
I'm 65 years old I've had four of these Jeep Grand Cherokee you've got the best videos out there I can look it up know what size wrenches and all the good stuff keep it up
Dude I think you're the best at this end with the videos you don't talk too much you get to the point and you show it and that s*** works I think you're a great mechanic man
Thank you for these ZJ videos! I just picked up a neglected but solid '93 with the 4.0, and you're videos get me on track with all the maintenance I need to do. Thanks man, good stuff.
I came to your channel because of your hilarious videos about BLM. But your maintenance videos are some of the best I have seen on youtube. Keep up the great work!
So easy. I'm following your page my car 1995 model 52 Grand Cherokee Limited studies started to give me a lot of ideas. While I am implementing these, we expect the continuation of our work.
Best Jeep ZJ channel anywhere, awesome - BIG Thank Yous from Switzerland! When I did my change a few weeks back, I sprayed some brake cleaner into the transfer case to remove any dregs from the old fluid, then I rinsed the case with some fresh fluid before putting the drain plug back on. I used Castrol Dexron/Mercon IV because it's supposed to be heavy duty as I drive the 5.9 as you do… 👍🏻
I have a 5.9 ZJ and the transmission fluid is the exact same light yellow color. I don't know what type of oil is but, after watching your video, I hope it's a Mopar product with the correct application. Thanks.
My rear 249 output seal blew out on vacation. Found an Autozone 20 miles away that had the 4370n seal. Driveshaft came right out but old seal was a little work to pound out with a screw driver and a 1/2" ratchet as a hammer lol. I could go 10 miles and the case was dry and had to refill. Fun times.
as concerns verifying the fill plug is removable b4 draining, absolutely yes to that good comment. if however you fail to do so, or as so often happens, the fill plug is buggered, and you still need to change fluid, go get a barbed hose fitting NPT thread to appropriate size of the case opening. buy the type of plastic hose funnel that screws onto your quart size ATF bottle and force the appropriate amount of fluid through the drain hole into the case. this of course after you have drained the previous content. when you have overfilled by about a pint from what the unit calls for, do the switcheroo, removing the fill apparatus in exchange for your normal drain plug.
Great videos. I have a '94 Grand Cherokee that my in-laws bought new. My teenage daughter drives it to school, so it's on the third generation in our family. I did the tire spin test and the wheel spins opposite direction, so I thought that means it's not a limited slip differential. But then I called the dealer and gave them the VIN # and they said it's anti-spin (which I assume is just another name for limited slip). I plan on changing the gear oil so I'll look at the insides to see if I can tell if it's limited slip or not. Could the tire spin test not apply for different years?
I appreciate your input, i really don't plan on 4 wheeling, would you leave it alone, remove front axle, replace with the 231 or fix the existing TC thx again,
I did this awhile ago and added the MOPAR transfer case fluid for the 249 T case. For some reason I was checking what bulbs I should get for spares and looked at the fluids too. My owners manual only lists ATF fluid for my T case. But it’s a 1998 with a 5.2L and has Quadra-Trac, so I trust the page you showed. Any idea why my manual would show me this? Also, it had ATF in it before and I just assumed it was services wrong.
Im not sure but according to the Haynes and Chrysler Factory Service Manual it suggest usin the mopar fluid so thats what I went with. Alot of people just put tranny fluid in it tho and im sure it doesnt really hurt anything
I've been itching to swap my 249 tcase but I decided to "f*** it" and used Val max life instead of ATF+4. So therefore, if it dies...it dies...swap time. But so far so good 75k and 2 flushes later absolutely nothing wrong with it fluid came out nice. So I don't care what anyone else said.
Hello, great video! You are always very thorough, much appreciated. I am trying to change the transfer case fluid of my '97 Grand Cherokee with Quadra Track transfer case, but I cannot find anywhere the Mopar fluid or Dexron/Mercon III. Any suggestions where I can get this fluid? Thank you!!
Quadratracs have special clutches that Require the proper fluid(with additives)-it used to be sold as a small bottle added with fluid but now comes in fluid. Go to a dealer parts counter/online and get the right fluid. My first quardratrac was in 79 SJ
My 249j transfer case is making a creepy sound right now like a bad ball bearing but there's none on my truck because I just replaced them all and it only happened when I replaced the fluid with atf3 because that's all they had and I couldn't find the Mopar stuff you got anywhere what do you suggest if I can't find your Mopar fluid because I have the 96 just like you 4 wheel high all time and four wheel only quadratrac
Can you do a video for inspecting your transfer case for leaks and fixing them? My 94 just started leaking at a much faster rate randomly after being a drip every three to five days for two weeks straight...and Im a little unsure where to start
I couldn't get Mopar fluid in my local stores and I ended up finding out that Mopar fluid is repackaging Mobil fluid with a mark up. I was able to get an equivalent in a shell brand. It's a HD tractor transmission fluid suitable for submersed brakes. Shell spirax s4 txm. I have an 04 quadra drive.
Yeah I did the 4 inch longarm Rough Country lift on mine and it's the best thing I ever did! I can practically sit under it and do what I need to do LOL
I tried this today, but my fill plug stripped. I used a 10mm hex socket, but it still stripped. Any recommendations to get it off? I tried a speed out tool, but I can't seem to get enough drilled out for it to get any traction. Any other suggestions?
Thank You for the great content. QUESTION. Can I flat tow behind my motorhome ( 4 wheels on ground) a 96 ZJ with the 249 transfer case? I tested by putting transfer case in neutral and transmission in park and zj moves freely forward and reverse as I push it. Ssme thing happens if transfer case is in neutral and transmission in neutral, I wonder what's safer. Please someone with experience on this reply. I have a trip coming soon and need to know. For my towing points I'm good. Jeep has a heavy duty winch mount with d rings and it's sandwiched over the unibody frame.. (1996 5.2 V8 with full time 4wd 249 transfer case, automatic transmission)
Is there a good site out there that explains how the AWD on a 98 5.2 GC really works with the NP 249, it's very hard to get in and out of low without grinding, thx,
When making tight turns (left or right) at slow speed i get some wheel hop is this normal, i see so many bad posts about the 249 TC i'm paranoid it's going bad, Thx for any suggestions?
Yea, ATF+4 is the standard go to. since the trans used AFT+4 too so if the seal happens to leak from the trans mixing back and forth with the tcase the fluid would've still be the same instead of mixing diff types of fluid.
Is your viscous coupler working? If not are you planning on making a video on how to replace it? I know many swap to the 231 but I am thinking of replacing my VC.
I dont plan on swapping out my 249s anytime soon even though according to the internet its the popular thing to do, But if I do replace it ill be sure to cover the swap or rebuild
Thanks. Love your videos and you do a great job explaining steps. My VC is no longer working and I would like to replace it. It’s the cheaper route for me but I have yet to find a video that covers how to replace it.
My viscous coupler on my 95 5.2L went out at around 140 thousand miles. The dealer replaced it. And now I am at 230k and it's still going strong. I would not change out the 249 if you're going to do everyday driving. The 249 is a freaking beast in the snow. That I do know!
Man those 249's do nothing but fail. You need to swap that tcase for a np242 or np231. Also you should throw some more tribe called quest music up in the next video !
@@OldsVistaCruiser I swapped my 249 to a 242 first thing in my 5.9l limited. It made such a huge difference in the drivability because the 249 was shot
@@crayfishroll - I rescued my pretty clean, loaded '96 Orvis (even has a factory engine block heater) from a junkyard in the fall of 2017 just as it came in. It ran great for a year until the PCM started to act up. Now the body control module is acting up as well!
That's what piss's me off about different plugs, put a damn 3/8 or 1/2 inch square plug in all of them so you can use regular tool's . Like the damn hub splined bolts ? WHY ? WTF ? In the RUST BELT IT SUCKS BIG TIME, I ANTI SIEZE EVERY DAMN THING, RANT OVER.
Hey man, love your videos and the way you explain the processes from beginning to end (best I have found here on TH-cam), I have the same zj as you except mine is a 1996. I am getting a very weird sound coming from my 249 TC when reaching speeds above 20mph. I was hoping you woulds be able to steer me in the right direction based off of the sound (link to video below). Thanks. th-cam.com/video/VCm2o0nbEww/w-d-xo.html
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I just had to comment on the efficiency of the videos. Every shot shows something that is pertinent. Every word of narration has relevant information. It doesn't waste any time and it fully educates you. Excellent stuff.
Thank you
Dude, I've been watching your videos off and on for 3 years. Anytime I need to refer to a maintenance process your videos are always the best. I've had this ZJ for 20-something years. I love doing as much to it as I can myself without taking it anywhere. Thanks for the help!
Even though I own my own automotive repair shop, I never thought about pulling the fill plug first, I guess not being around the rust belt I have never had a problem with the fill plug. I will definitely be doing that from now on because it will only take one to ruin my Day!
Very simple thing that can make the biggest difference
I'm 65 years old I've had four of these Jeep Grand Cherokee you've got the best videos out there I can look it up know what size wrenches and all the good stuff keep it up
I love you vids man. I was going to make a video of this really soon but this is so good I'll probably just refer my subscribers to you! 🤣
Dude I think you're the best at this end with the videos you don't talk too much you get to the point and you show it and that s*** works I think you're a great mechanic man
Bro, that was the simplest shit I’ve ever seen.
I’ve used your videos before for stuff on my jeep too.
Thank you!!
My ZJ is 2wd but I still enjoy watching your vids, keep em coming!
Thank you so much for your time. You have helped me tremendously with my 95 zj projects. Much appreciated.
These videos are on point! Thanks for the attention to detail and really explaining things like they should be.
Thanks for the support
Thank you for these ZJ videos! I just picked up a neglected but solid '93 with the 4.0, and you're videos get me on track with all the maintenance I need to do. Thanks man, good stuff.
I came to your channel because of your hilarious videos about BLM. But your maintenance videos are some of the best I have seen on youtube. Keep up the great work!
Monte taught you well. Thanks for the tips.
So easy. I'm following your page my car 1995 model 52 Grand Cherokee Limited studies started to give me a lot of ideas. While I am implementing these, we expect the continuation of our work.
Best Jeep ZJ channel anywhere, awesome - BIG Thank Yous from Switzerland! When I did my change a few weeks back, I sprayed some brake cleaner into the transfer case to remove any dregs from the old fluid, then I rinsed the case with some fresh fluid before putting the drain plug back on. I used Castrol Dexron/Mercon IV because it's supposed to be heavy duty as I drive the 5.9 as you do… 👍🏻
I love the different pump angle shots
I would have never even thought about changing the fluid in the transfer case. Thanks for the idea.
Ferhat Tabaru me to mate, never thought about it
I have said it before and I will say it again, you have the BEST videos!!!
Thank you
I laughed out loud at the bottle of Mopar brake cleaner 😂
Another excellent video!! Thank you!! 😎✌
Thank you from Siberia (ride a V8 Orvis)
I have a 5.9 ZJ and the transmission fluid is the exact same light yellow color. I don't know what type of oil is but, after watching your video, I hope it's a Mopar product with the correct application. Thanks.
I love your vids dawggy!! Super helpful and very to the point man!! Thank you good sir!!
Great video as always man glad I have you showing me all this and I have a nice clean jeep to work on xD
The Mopar fluid is GL 5 just in a fancy bottle
My rear 249 output seal blew out on vacation. Found an Autozone 20 miles away that had the 4370n seal. Driveshaft came right out but old seal was a little work to pound out with a screw driver and a 1/2" ratchet as a hammer lol. I could go 10 miles and the case was dry and had to refill. Fun times.
Thanks for the great quality video.
Awesome video mate, thank you for reminding me that I need to do this
Tremendous videos, simple and to the point I love it. Thanks alot.
Thanks
The best Chanel for my Jeep, i from Mairiporã, Brasil.
as concerns verifying the fill plug is removable b4 draining, absolutely yes to that good comment. if however you fail to do so, or as so often happens, the fill plug is buggered, and you still need to change fluid, go get a barbed hose fitting NPT thread to appropriate size of the case opening. buy the type of plastic hose funnel that screws onto your quart size ATF bottle and force the appropriate amount of fluid through the drain hole into the case. this of course after you have drained the previous content.
when you have overfilled by about a pint from what the unit calls for, do the switcheroo, removing the fill apparatus in exchange for your normal drain plug.
Great videos. I have a '94 Grand Cherokee that my in-laws bought new. My teenage daughter drives it to school, so it's on the third generation in our family. I did the tire spin test and the wheel spins opposite direction, so I thought that means it's not a limited slip differential. But then I called the dealer and gave them the VIN # and they said it's anti-spin (which I assume is just another name for limited slip). I plan on changing the gear oil so I'll look at the insides to see if I can tell if it's limited slip or not. Could the tire spin test not apply for different years?
I appreciate your input, i really don't plan on 4 wheeling, would you leave it alone, remove front axle, replace with the 231 or fix the existing TC thx again,
Yet another great video.
As always, well done!
I did this awhile ago and added the MOPAR transfer case fluid for the 249 T case. For some reason I was checking what bulbs I should get for spares and looked at the fluids too. My owners manual only lists ATF fluid for my T case. But it’s a 1998 with a 5.2L and has Quadra-Trac, so I trust the page you showed. Any idea why my manual would show me this? Also, it had ATF in it before and I just assumed it was services wrong.
Im not sure but according to the Haynes and Chrysler Factory Service Manual it suggest usin the mopar fluid so thats what I went with.
Alot of people just put tranny fluid in it tho and im sure it doesnt really hurt anything
I've been itching to swap my 249 tcase but I decided to "f*** it" and used Val max life instead of ATF+4. So therefore, if it dies...it dies...swap time. But so far so good 75k and 2 flushes later absolutely nothing wrong with it fluid came out nice. So I don't care what anyone else said.
How’s it holding up? About to do the same on mine.
Hello, great video! You are always very thorough, much appreciated. I am trying to change the transfer case fluid of my '97 Grand Cherokee with Quadra Track transfer case, but I cannot find anywhere the Mopar fluid or Dexron/Mercon III. Any suggestions where I can get this fluid? Thank you!!
ATF+4 (synthetic) or whatever you have in your transmission would be fine. The t-case is not that picky.
Quadratracs have special clutches that Require the proper fluid(with additives)-it used to be sold as a small bottle added with fluid but now comes in fluid. Go to a dealer parts counter/online and get the right fluid. My first quardratrac was in 79 SJ
My 249j transfer case is making a creepy sound right now like a bad ball bearing but there's none on my truck because I just replaced them all and it only happened when I replaced the fluid with atf3 because that's all they had and I couldn't find the Mopar stuff you got anywhere what do you suggest if I can't find your Mopar fluid because I have the 96 just like you 4 wheel high all time and four wheel only quadratrac
Can you do a video for inspecting your transfer case for leaks and fixing them? My 94 just started leaking at a much faster rate randomly after being a drip every three to five days for two weeks straight...and Im a little unsure where to start
Awesome video, is this still the original transfer case?
Yes
I couldn't get Mopar fluid in my local stores and I ended up finding out that Mopar fluid is repackaging Mobil fluid with a mark up. I was able to get an equivalent in a shell brand. It's a HD tractor transmission fluid suitable for submersed brakes. Shell spirax s4 txm. I have an 04 quadra drive.
Hi, awesome channel, where did you get all the mopar parts??
www.ebay.com/itm/05-09-GRAND-CHEROKEE-COMMANDER-WITH-NV245-NV247-TRANSFER-CASE-LUBRICANT-MOPAR-/322329190000
Muito bom o vídeo, obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento, teria como fazer um vídeo trocando o óleo do eixo diferencial?
MAN i wish i had a lift on mine... It is a pain in the ass working on a stock height jeep lol.
Yeah I did the 4 inch longarm Rough Country lift on mine and it's the best thing I ever did! I can practically sit under it and do what I need to do LOL
I tried this today, but my fill plug stripped. I used a 10mm hex socket, but it still stripped. Any recommendations to get it off? I tried a speed out tool, but I can't seem to get enough drilled out for it to get any traction. Any other suggestions?
Hammer the next size up into the plug to get some bite
Thank You for the great content. QUESTION. Can I flat tow behind my motorhome ( 4 wheels on ground) a 96 ZJ with the 249 transfer case? I tested by putting transfer case in neutral and transmission in park and zj moves freely forward and reverse as I push it. Ssme thing happens if transfer case is in neutral and transmission in neutral, I wonder what's safer. Please someone with experience on this reply. I have a trip coming soon and need to know.
For my towing points I'm good. Jeep has a heavy duty winch mount with d rings and it's sandwiched over the unibody frame.. (1996 5.2 V8 with full time 4wd 249 transfer case, automatic transmission)
Neutral/neutral,just make Sure that neither can slip into gear or Catastrophic damage
Is there a good site out there that explains how the AWD on a 98 5.2 GC really works with the NP 249, it's very hard to get in and out of low without grinding, thx,
When making tight turns (left or right) at slow speed i get some wheel hop is this normal, i see so many bad posts about the 249 TC i'm paranoid it's going bad, Thx for any suggestions?
Yeah your t-case has most likely gone bad. It will still be driveable though, just can make tight turns without it hopping
Legal seus vídeos!! Parabéns ..acompanho sempre aqui no Brasil!!!
Is there an alternative fluid other than the Mopar or additive for the 249,
Yea, ATF+4 is the standard go to. since the trans used AFT+4 too so if the seal happens to leak from the trans mixing back and forth with the tcase the fluid would've still be the same instead of mixing diff types of fluid.
Is your viscous coupler working? If not are you planning on making a video on how to replace it? I know many swap to the 231 but I am thinking of replacing my VC.
My '96 has 240k miles and the '97 in this video has 280k miles.. Ive never had a problem with either 249
T-Case and yes the VC still works.
I dont plan on swapping out my 249s anytime soon even though according to the internet its the popular thing to do, But if I do replace it ill be sure to cover the swap or rebuild
Thanks. Love your videos and you do a great job explaining steps. My VC is no longer working and I would like to replace it. It’s the cheaper route for me but I have yet to find a video that covers how to replace it.
My viscous coupler on my 95 5.2L went out at around 140 thousand miles. The dealer replaced it. And now I am at 230k and it's still going strong. I would not change out the 249 if you're going to do everyday driving. The 249 is a freaking beast in the snow. That I do know!
The other reason to pull fill plug first is to allow fluid to drain without "chugging"(vent case)
Poucas gente sabe o óleo que vai na redução muito útil esse vídeo 👋🇧🇷🤟
Sweet thanks dude
Nice video bro...thanks
Great job!
I'm not gay but I love your accent. 😍
Is this transmission reliable in your opinion?
Yes
Greetings bro would you help me if you upload a video of how to replace the Carter packaging which is what I have to disassemble thanks and greetings
Whats the carter packaging???
Nice job..ty
Beatifull
Thanks
LOL, I like that, "losers click here" !
Man those 249's do nothing but fail. You need to swap that tcase for a np242 or np231. Also you should throw some more tribe called quest music up in the next video !
That's why I'm glad my '96 Orvis has a 4.0 and a 242. I didn't click thumbs up or down because the 249 isn't applicable to me.
@@OldsVistaCruiser I swapped my 249 to a 242 first thing in my 5.9l limited. It made such a huge difference in the drivability because the 249 was shot
@@crayfishroll - Plus, it has 2wd as well as 2 positions of 4wd high. I'm slightly jealous of your '98 "niner"!
@@OldsVistaCruiser it's my second zj and I restored a majority of it. I have always wanted a 5.9l
@@crayfishroll - I rescued my pretty clean, loaded '96 Orvis (even has a factory engine block heater) from a junkyard in the fall of 2017 just as it came in. It ran great for a year until the PCM started to act up. Now the body control module is acting up as well!
Thank you sir
Good
I need the manual
Zj 1997
PDF 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Eu também!
Nice !!!!!.👌👌👌👌
Thanks
Can you pick up that oil up at any auto store
No youll need to get it from a chrysler dealer or look for it online
al gien mepodria aydar mi gran cheroc laredo noentran los cambios icisiera poner el tranfer directo
That's what piss's me off about different plugs, put a damn 3/8 or 1/2 inch square plug in all of them so you can use regular tool's . Like the damn hub splined bolts ? WHY ? WTF ? In the RUST BELT IT SUCKS BIG TIME, I ANTI SIEZE EVERY DAMN THING, RANT OVER.
Hey man, love your videos and the way you explain the processes from beginning to end (best I have found here on TH-cam), I have the same zj as you except mine is a 1996. I am getting a very weird sound coming from my 249 TC when reaching speeds above 20mph. I was hoping you woulds be able to steer me in the right direction based off of the sound (link to video below). Thanks. th-cam.com/video/VCm2o0nbEww/w-d-xo.html