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:
181 FBI pinion gear depth
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ring and pinion gears are supplied as matched
sets only. The identifying numbers for the ring and
pinion gear are etched into the face of each gear (Fig.
71). A plus (+) number, minus (-) number or zero (0)
is etched into the face of the pinion gear. This number
is the am ...