Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Suspension » Front suspension » Description and operation
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:

•  Drive axle (4WD), tube axle (2WD)
•  Dual-action shock absorbers
•  Coil springs
•  Upper and lower suspension arms
•  Stabilizer bar
•  Track bar
•  Jounce bumpers

CAUTION: Components attached with a nut and cotter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the nut to align the cotter pin hole.

CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/ urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.

NOTE: Periodic lubrication of the front suspension/ steering system components may be required. Rubber bushings must never be lubricated. Refer to Group 0, Lubrication And Maintenance for the recommended maintenance schedule.

Suspension components

Shock absorbers

Jounce bumper

Coil springs and isolators

Lower suspension arms and bushings

Upper suspension arms and bushings

Stabilizer bar

Track bar

Hub/bearing