90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)

There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover Bolts.
A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).

Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)

Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

Yep, spin the wheels, if they both turn the same way, its a trash lock. Dont
forget your limited slip additive, unless the gear oil comes with that stuff
in it now or something.
KH

"RamAir68" <ramair68@aol.com> wrote in message
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> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover
Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

Yep, spin the wheels, if they both turn the same way, its a trash lock. Dont
forget your limited slip additive, unless the gear oil comes with that stuff
in it now or something.
KH

"RamAir68" <ramair68@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030930222628.25656.00000085@mb-m05.aol.com...
> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover
Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

Sounds like plan to me. I don't believe you have a drain plug like
Real Jeeps, you'll have to pull the cover.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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RamAir68 wrote:
>
> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

Sounds like plan to me. I don't believe you have a drain plug like
Real Jeeps, you'll have to pull the cover.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

RamAir68 wrote:
>
> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F7A499A.54D689EF@cox.net...
> Sounds like plan to me. I don't believe you have a drain plug like
> Real Jeeps, you'll have to pull the cover.

At which time you can look for the locker... if you
know what you're looking for.

If the cover is glued on, put a 2x4 against the edge
and whack it with a big hammer, don't beat
on the cover flange itself or pry on it. Leave a bolt
or two in, so it doesn't fly across the driveway and
spray fluid everywhere.
__
Steve
..

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F7A499A.54D689EF@cox.net...
> Sounds like plan to me. I don't believe you have a drain plug like
> Real Jeeps, you'll have to pull the cover.

At which time you can look for the locker... if you
know what you're looking for.

If the cover is glued on, put a 2x4 against the edge
and whack it with a big hammer, don't beat
on the cover flange itself or pry on it. Leave a bolt
or two in, so it doesn't fly across the driveway and
spray fluid everywhere.
__
Steve
..

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

FYI... Per the FSM, refill with 3 pints of gear oil. This will leave the oil
level approx an inch below the bottom of the fill hole. The rubber plug will
leak if over filled. - Joe



"RamAir68" <ramair68@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030930222628.25656.00000085@mb-m05.aol.com...
> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover
Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

FYI... Per the FSM, refill with 3 pints of gear oil. This will leave the oil
level approx an inch below the bottom of the fill hole. The rubber plug will
leak if over filled. - Joe



"RamAir68" <ramair68@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030930222628.25656.00000085@mb-m05.aol.com...
> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4x4 Auto
> Dana 35 Rear Axle (Round w/Rubber Drain Plug)
>
> There is a small metal tag attached to one of the Differential Cover
Bolts.
> A portion of this tag has been broke or cut off (nothing on it).
>
> Leaking fluid from the Rubber Drain Plug and I'd like to change the fluid
> while replacing the Plug. How can I determine whether or not this is
> a Trac-Lok Rear Axle??? (jack up and spin the tires???)
>
> Thanks !

Re: 90 Cherokee Trac-Lok Rear Axle Identification Question
 

Hi Joe,
All my life I have been filling to the fill hole, I never heard nor
read any different, and I was a Chevron dealer/owner for some fifteen
years: http://www.----------.com/chevron.jpg Also the capacity will vary
with the gear ratio.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Joe M wrote:
>
> FYI... Per the FSM, refill with 3 pints of gear oil. This will leave the oil
> level approx an inch below the bottom of the fill hole. The rubber plug will
> leak if over filled. - Joe