How do you add gear fluid to a manual 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L?

Answer 1

The way I do it (I own a 4 cyl version) is I just remove the gear shift from inside the Jeep. Take note however, make sure the top of the transmission is relatively clean when attempting this method. You wouldn't want debris falling into the trans while filling it up!

Rough directions for taking apart gear shifter: remove 2 screws that hold down the plastic cover, wiggle the cover off (take note, rubber boot will stay on cover, so you must work it off of the gear shift), underneath and at each corner of the coverplate the shifter goes thru are 4 screws (metric). CAREFULLY unscrew and remove these AFTER you've cleaned off the immediate area of sand/loose debris. once removed, gently pull on the gear shift (make sure its not in gear, use appropriate measures to keep from rolling down driveway), and remove it from the trans. once that's done, just pour in ur 90w (or whatever you use, i use 90w due to the heat it produces while climbing up 50+ degree inclines) to the specified amount and reverse procedure.

There is a fill tube on the outside of the trans, however if your jeep isn't lifted in any way, this method requires a vehicle lift, lots of spilling, and headaches.