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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Expansion Valve, Replace -> 1998-99 Full Size Vans -> Durango -> Front -> Minivans -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS

Durango
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then remove rear liquid line from engine compartment.
  • Remove electronic cycling clutch switch as outlined under "Electronic Cycling Clutch Switch, Replace."
  • Remove two screws securing expansion valve to evaporator tube mounting flange.
  • Remove expansion valve from evaporator tube mounting flange, then plug all open lines.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
1998-99 Full Size Vans
Front
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove screw that secures block fitting of su...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS

Pedal Falls Away

  • System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
  • Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
  • Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.

Low Pedal

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Worn drums or rotors.
  • Rear brakes out of adjustment.

Spongy Pedal

  • Air in hydraulic system.
  • Thin brake drums.
  • Substandard brake lines and hoses.

Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort

  • Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
  • Defective power booster or check valve.

Pedal Pulsation

  • Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
  • Out of round bra...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1993-06 Grand Cherokee & 1993 Grand Wagoneer, 1988-01 Cherokee, Comanche, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Wrangler -> Models Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Models w/Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0 L6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan Joint -> Single Cardan Joint
Vehicle: 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS

Single Cardan Joint

Disassemble

Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.

  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Set yoke in an arbor press or vise with a socket whose inside diameter is large enough to receive bearing cap positioned beneath yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting, if equipped, pointing up.
  • Place a socket with an outside diameter smaller than upper bearing cap on upper b...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then disconnect starter motor electrical connections.
  • Remove support bracket to starter retaining bolts, if equipped.
  • Remove starter motor attaching bolts, t...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS

Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp should light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have been completed and system has returned to normal o...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS

Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump or idler pulley if not equipped with power steering.

  • Loosen power steering or idler pulley rear mounting bolts.
  • Loosen power steering pump ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Power Seat Components Diagram for 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GASPower Seat Components Diagram for 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Seat Motors
  • Rear Door Components Diagram for 1993 Jeep Cherokee  2.5 L4 GASRear Door Components Diagram for 1993 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Motor
  • Door Lock Motor
  • Door Jamb
  • B Pillar
  • Courtesy Light Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief 2.1 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief 2.1 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Start Relay
  • Battery
  • Starter Motor
  • Water-in-Fuel Indicator
  • 1991 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Front Wiper Motor
  • Front Washer Pump
  • Intermittent Wiper Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SLOW FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTION
    Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AXLE (HEAVY DUTY REAR) - LUBRICANT LEAK AT TUBE SEAL
    Vehicle: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4.0 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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