Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Adjustments. Specifications. Special tools
SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (1) Shift transfer case into 4L position.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Loosen lock bolt on adjusting trunnion (Fig.
97).
(4) Be sure linkage rod slides freely in trunnion.
Clean rod and apply spray lube if necessary.
(5) Verify that transfer case range lever is fully
engaged in 4L position.
(6) Tighten adjusting trunnion lock bolt.
(7) Lower vehicle.
1 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT TORQUE DESCRIPTION TORQUE Plug, Detent . . . . . . . . . . 16-24 N·m (12-18 ft. lbs.) NV242
Adjustments
Fig. 97 Shift Linkage
2 - SEAL
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
4 - FLOORPAN
5 - TRUNNION LOCK BOLT
6 - SHIFT ROD
7 - ADJUSTING TRUNNION
8 - TORQUE SHAFT BRACKET
9 - RANGE LEVER
10 - TORQUE SHAFT ROD
11 - TORQUE SHAFT
12 - LINKAGE BRACKETSpecifications
Bolt, Diff. Case . . . . . . . . 17-27 N·m (15-24 ft. lbs.)
Plug, Drain/Fill . . . . . . . 20-25 N·m (15-25 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Front Brg. Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-27 N·m
(12-20 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Case Half . . . . . . . . 35-46 N·m (26-34 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Front Yoke . . . . 122-176 N·m (90-130 ft. lbs.)
Screw, Oil Pump . . . . . 1.2-1.8 N·m (12-15 in. lbs.)
Nut, Range Lever . . . . . . 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Bolt, Rear Retainer . . . . 35-46 N·m (26-34 ft. lbs.)
Nuts, Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)Special tools
Other materials:
Diagnosis and testing
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL ...