Transmission filter??

finneys98xj · 11-15-2008, 07:31 PM

How hard is it to change a fitler on a 98 xj automatic aw4? Can someone walk through the steps for me.

**xjjeepthing** · 11-15-2008, 07:51 PM

Locate the drain plug and remove it, after the fluid drains remove the pan and clean. Remove the 4 screen bolts and pull screen. Clean off any old gasket,install new screen and gasket. Reinstall pan and fill. I think its only like 2 quarts of dexron since your just changing the screen. Most people just drain and refill. Its really not a filter but a screen.

firehawk · 11-15-2008, 09:32 PM

Pretty much what xjjeepthing said other than I think it takes more than two quarts, not sure though.

Also watch out for the 2 piece fill/dipstick tube, It has to come apart to get the pan off. I believe it has an o-ring seal where it comes apart. No big thing, but something to watch out for.

Flatdady · 11-15-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by firehawk

Pretty much what xjjeepthing said other than I think it takes more than two quarts, not sure though.

Also watch out for the 2 piece fill/dipstick tube, It has to come apart to get the pan off. I believe it has an o-ring seal where it comes apart. No big thing, but something to watch out for.

Yes, the dipstick is a bi..h to get apart sometimes.At least it was on mine. And it has to come apart to drop the pan. Good luck!

JpUseR96 · 02-23-2010, 08:13 PM

depending on the length of time between filter changes it's probaly best to just drain the existing fluid and save the $$ for the upcoming transmission change. If he goes that far and has to, which is sounds like, replace the transmisison check with B&M transmissions-THEY ROCk!!! a bit pricy butt your are young andd it's WELL worth the money.

smithtango171 · 02-24-2010, 12:07 AM

FYI, mine took 4qts when I did it. I learned the hard way that the dipstick tube comes apart. I didn't completely remove the pan though, just kinda had it hangin out.

The screen was pretty gunked up when I did it, shifted a lot smoother afterwards.

JpUseR96 · 02-24-2010, 07:45 AM

how many miles had you driven on your fluid before changing???

smithtango171 · 02-24-2010, 09:59 PM

I did mine at 162k. Not sure when it was done before that. I bought it with around 140k

djb383 · 03-02-2010, 12:52 PM

Changing the filter is easy.....dropping the pan was a royal PITA. No matter what we tried, we couldn't get the tranny pan dipstick tube to separate. We used a small tubing cutter and re-attached it with 1/2" rubber fuel line. No leaks and it should be much easier to remove the tranny pan next time.

JpUseR96 · 03-02-2010, 03:45 PM

I have played a staring role in getting that F*^#ing dip-stip tube seperated. You did the right thind and I will follow. GOOD WORK!

smithtango171 · 03-02-2010, 10:59 PM

man that's a pretty sweet idea, thanks

11-15-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
finneys98xj Veteran RIP 1998 & 1993 Both XJs iTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sandy Level, Va Posts: 1,088	Transmission filter?? How hard is it to change a fitler on a 98 xj automatic aw4? Can someone walk through the steps for me. __________________ RIP Purple People Eater 98 Jeep XJ Sport 4.0L AW4 Chryo 8.25 D30 Purple from the factory with a sun roof.

11-15-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
xjjeepthing Moderator 2001 Cherokee iTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Plymouth Indiana Posts: 1,746	Locate the drain plug and remove it, after the fluid drains remove the pan and clean. Remove the 4 screen bolts and pull screen. Clean off any old gasket,install new screen and gasket. Reinstall pan and fill. I think its only like 2 quarts of dexron since your just changing the screen. Most people just drain and refill. Its really not a filter but a screen. __________________ 01 XJ /4+" lift /32" Kumho KL 71 /Crager Soft 8's / Surco / Hi-lift / Hella 500's & Pilot Navigator lights / Bad Apple Fab diff guards / Midland CB / Wilson antenna / Front and rear receiver hitches / Rusty's LCA's / Magnaflow cat back / Throttle body spacer / Jet Stage 1 / Pioneer & Fusion Sound / AJ's Super rails / Warn T case Skid / Trimmed Fenders / Bed lined Rockers and Quarters / Big Daddy Tie Rod / Rusty's Steering Brace

11-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
firehawk Jr Member 2000 Cherokee Sport iTrader: (1) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 332	Pretty much what xjjeepthing said other than I think it takes more than two quarts, not sure though. Also watch out for the 2 piece fill/dipstick tube, It has to come apart to get the pan off. I believe it has an o-ring seal where it comes apart. No big thing, but something to watch out for. __________________ 2000 Cherokee Sport 4.0L/AW4/NP 242/Yadda, yadda, yadda.... And alot of parts that cost a WHOLE lot of money!

02-23-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
JpUseR96 Seasoned 1996 XJ 4 X 4 iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 57	filter replacement ona AW Jeep depending on the length of time between filter changes it's probaly best to just drain the existing fluid and save the $$ for the upcoming transmission change. If he goes that far and has to, which is sounds like, replace the transmisison check with B&M transmissions-THEY ROCk!!! a bit pricy butt your are young andd it's WELL worth the money.

02-24-2010, 12:07 AM	#6
smithtango171 Senior Member 1996 XJ 4DR CLASSIC iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bakerspatch, CA Posts: 631	FYI, mine took 4qts when I did it. I learned the hard way that the dipstick tube comes apart. I didn't completely remove the pan though, just kinda had it hangin out. The screen was pretty gunked up when I did it, shifted a lot smoother afterwards. __________________ SMITHTANGO CURRENT 96 XJ 4.0, 4WD, bone stock RIP 97 ZJ 4.0, 4WD :( COTM Stock February 2010 WINNER

02-24-2010, 07:45 AM	#7
JpUseR96 Seasoned 1996 XJ 4 X 4 iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 57	transmssion filter how many miles had you driven on your fluid before changing???

02-24-2010, 09:59 PM	#8
smithtango171 Senior Member 1996 XJ 4DR CLASSIC iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bakerspatch, CA Posts: 631	I did mine at 162k. Not sure when it was done before that. I bought it with around 140k __________________ SMITHTANGO CURRENT 96 XJ 4.0, 4WD, bone stock RIP 97 ZJ 4.0, 4WD :( COTM Stock February 2010 WINNER

03-02-2010, 03:45 PM	#10
JpUseR96 Seasoned 1996 XJ 4 X 4 iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 57	I have played a staring role in getting that F*^#ing dip-stip tube seperated. You did the right thind and I will follow. GOOD WORK!

03-02-2010, 10:59 PM	#11
smithtango171 Senior Member 1996 XJ 4DR CLASSIC iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bakerspatch, CA Posts: 631	man that's a pretty sweet idea, thanks __________________ SMITHTANGO CURRENT 96 XJ 4.0, 4WD, bone stock RIP 97 ZJ 4.0, 4WD :( COTM Stock February 2010 WINNER

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