Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Cleaning and inspection. Adjustments. Specifications
PROPELLER SHAFT Adjust the rear axle pinion input angle on vehicles
equipped with leaf springs with tapered shims (Fig.
37). Install tapered shims between the springs and
axle pad to correct the angle. Refer to Group 2, Suspension,
for additional information.
1 - WEDGE FRONT AXLE PINION INPUT ANGLE Adjust the front axle pinion input angle at the
lower suspension arms with shims (Fig. 38). Adding
shims will decrease the pinion shaft angle but will
also increase the caster angle. The pinion shaft angle
has priority over the caster angle. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension, for additional information. Adjust the front axle pinion input angle at the
lower suspension arms with shims (Fig. 38). Adding
shims will decrease the pinion shaft angle but will
also increase the caster angle. The pinion shaft angle
has priority over the caster angle. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension, for additional information. PROPELLER SHAFTS AND U-JOINTS DESCRIPTION TORQUE Bolts, Transfer Case Yoke . . . . . 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
1 - SHIMCleaning and inspection
Adjustments
Rear axle pinion input angle
Fig. 37 Pinion Angle Adjustment at Leaf SpringsFront axle pinion input angle
Specifications
Bolts, Axle Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Axle Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 38 Front Axle Angle Adjustment
2 - SUSPENSION ARM
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Description and operation
NV242 transfer case
DESCRIPTION
The NV242 is a full-time transfer case (Fig. 1). It
provides full time 2-wheel, or 4-wheel drive operation.
A differential in the transfer case is used to control
torque transfer to the front and rear axles. A low
range gear provides i ...