Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Front suspension
Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Suspension > Front suspension
- Description and operation
- Diagnosis and testing. Removal and installation. Specifications
- Special tools
Description and operation
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
Wheel alignment involves the correct positioning of
the wheels in relation to the vehicle. The positioning
is accomplished through suspension ...
Suspension components
The front suspension is a link/coil design (Fig. 1).
This suspension is use on Left Hand Drive (LHD)
and Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles. The suspension
is comprised of:
...
Other materials:
Fitting connecting rod bearings. Fitting crankshaft main bearings. Form-in-place gaskets
Fitting connecting rod bearings
INSPECTION
BEARINGS
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring and
bent alignment tabs (Fig. 29) (Fig. 30). Check the
bearings for normal wear patterns, scoring, grooving,
fatigue and pitting (Fig. 31). Replace any bearing
that shows abnormal wear.
Inspe ...