Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Specifications

Ignition timing

Ignition timing is not adjustable on any engine.

Engine firing order-2.5L 4-cylinder engine

Engine firing order-4.0L 6-cylinder engine

Spark plugs

Spark plug cable resistance

Ignition coil resistance-2.5L engine

Ignition coil resistance-4.0L engine

Torque chart

TORQUE CHART

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Camshaft Position Sensor-to-base bolts-4.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (15 in. lbs.)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolts (sensor mounted with 2 bolts) . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m
(14 ft. lbs.) Crankshaft Position Sensor Nuts (sensor mounted with 2 nuts) . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m
(14 ft. lbs.) Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt (sensor mounted with 1 bolt) . . 7 N·m (60 in. lbs.)
Distributor Hold Down Bolt-2.5L . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Distributor Cap Screws-2.5L . . 3 N·m (26 in. lbs.)
Ignition Coil Mounting (if tapped bolts are used)-2.5L . . . . . . . 5 N·m (50 in. lbs.)
Ignition Coil Mounting (if nuts/bolts are used)-2.5L . . . . . . . . . . 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.)
Ignition Coil Rail Mounting Bolts-4.0L . . . 29 N·m (250 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Drive Hold-down Bolt-4.0L . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Spark Plugs (all engines) . . . . . 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)