Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Headlamp alignment
Headlamps can be aligned using the screen method
provided in this section. Alignment Tool C-4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
provided with the tool for proper procedures. (1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicular
to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 1).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62
meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Measure from the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft)
and tape a line on the wall at the centerline of the
vehicle. Sight along the centerline of the vehicle
(from rear of vehicle forward) to verify accuracy of
the line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(6) Measure the distance from the center of headlamp
lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
(7) Measure distance from the centerline of the
vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle centerline. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference. (1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Correct defective components that could hinder
proper headlamp alignment.
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel. Headlamps can be aligned using the screen
method. The Headlamp Alignment Tool C-4466-A or
equivalent can also be used. Refer to instructions
provided with the tool for proper procedures.
A properly aimed low beam will project the top
edge of the beam intensity pattern on the screen
from 25 mm (1 in.) above to 75 mm (3 in.) below
headlamp centerline. The side-to-side left edge of the
beam intensity pattern should be from 50 mm (2 in.)
left to 50 mm (2 in.) right of headlamp centerline
(Fig. 2).
(1) Remove screws and both headlamp bezels.
(2) Clean front of the headlamps.
(3) Place headlamps on LOW beam.
(4) Cover front of the headlamp that is not being
adjusted.
(5) Turn vertical adjustment screw (Fig. 3) until
the headlamp beam pattern on screen/wall is similar
to the pattern depicted in the alignment screen figure.
NOTE: When using a headlamp aiming screen,
adjust the headlamps so that: (6) Cover front of the headlamp and adjust the
other headlamp beam as instructed below.
(7) Rotate the adjustment screws until the beam
intensity pattern on the aiming screen/wall is aligned
within the headlamp the alignment screen target
(Fig. 2).
1 - CENTER OF VEHICLE TO CENTER OF HEADLAMP LENS (8) Cover front of headlamp that has been adjusted
and adjust the other headlamp beam as instructed
above.
(9) Install headlamp bezels. Tighten the screws
securely.
1 - LOW BEAM INTENSITY PATTERN (ISO-CANDELA CURVE)
1 - LEFT/RIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW
1 - VEHICLE CENTERLINE Prepare an alignment screen. A properly aligned
fog lamp will project a pattern on the alignment
screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog lamp centerline
and straight ahead (Fig. 4).
Rotate the adjustment screw to adjust beam height
(Fig. 5).
1 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Service procedures
Headlamp alignment
Lamp alignment screen preparation
Vehicle preparation for headlamp
alignment
Headlamp adjustment
Fig. 1 Headlamp Alignment Screen-Typical
2 - FLOOR TO CENTER OF HEADLAMP LENS
3 - 7.62 METERS (25 FEET)
4 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP
5 - VEHICLE CENTERLINE
Fig. 2 Headlamp Alignment Screen Target
Fig. 3 Headlamp Beam Adjustment Screws
2 - UP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
3 - HEADLAMP
Fig. 4 Fog Lamp Alignment -Typical
2 - CENTER OF VEHICLE TO CENTER OF FOG LAMP LENS
3 - HIGH-INTENSITY AREA
4 - FLOOR TO CENTER OF FOG LAMP LENS
5 - 100 mm (4 in.)
6 - 7.62 METERS (25 FEET)
7 - FRONT OF FOG LAMPFog lamp adjustmen
Fig. 5 Fog Lamp Adjustment
2 - MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - FOG LAMPSpecial tools
Headlamp Aiming Kit C-4466-A
Other materials:
Description and operation
AX5 manual transmission
DESCRIPTION
The AX5 is a five speed manual transmission with
fifth gear being the overdrive range. An adapter housing
is used to attach the transmission to the transfer
case on 4-wheel drive applications. A standard style
extension housing is used for the 2-wheel drive a ...