Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Service procedures
- Valve timing. Valve, guide and seal. Piston-fitting
- Piston ring-fitting
- Connecting rod bearings-fitting
- Fitting crankshaft main bearings
- Form-in-place gaskets. Engine performance. Honing cylinder bores
- Repair damaged or worn threads. Service engine assembly (short block). Hydrostatic lock
- Engine oil service
Engine diagnosis-introduction
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as eithe ...
Valve timing. Valve, guide and seal. Piston-fitting
Valve timing
Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the
spark plugs.
Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
Remove the capscrews, bridge and pivot assembly,
and rocker arms ...
Other materials:
Description and operation. Diagnosis and testing. Removal and installation
Description and operation
POWER STEERING GEAR
DESCRIPTION
The power steering gear is a recirculating ball type
gear with a 14:1 ratio.
OPERATION
The gear acts as a rolling thread between the
worm shaft and rack piston. The worm shaft is supported
by a thrust bearing at the lower end and a
be ...