Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Cleaning and inspection. Adjustments. Specifications
PROPELLER SHAFT Adjust the rear axle pinion input angle on vehicles
equipped with leaf springs with tapered shims (Fig.
37). Install tapered shims between the springs and
axle pad to correct the angle. Refer to Group 2, Suspension,
for additional information.
1 - WEDGE FRONT AXLE PINION INPUT ANGLE Adjust the front axle pinion input angle at the
lower suspension arms with shims (Fig. 38). Adding
shims will decrease the pinion shaft angle but will
also increase the caster angle. The pinion shaft angle
has priority over the caster angle. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension, for additional information. Adjust the front axle pinion input angle at the
lower suspension arms with shims (Fig. 38). Adding
shims will decrease the pinion shaft angle but will
also increase the caster angle. The pinion shaft angle
has priority over the caster angle. Refer to Group 2,
Suspension, for additional information. PROPELLER SHAFTS AND U-JOINTS DESCRIPTION TORQUE Bolts, Transfer Case Yoke . . . . . 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
1 - SHIMCleaning and inspection
Adjustments
Rear axle pinion input angle
Fig. 37 Pinion Angle Adjustment at Leaf SpringsFront axle pinion input angle
Specifications
Bolts, Axle Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Axle Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 38 Front Axle Angle Adjustment
2 - SUSPENSION ARM
Service procedures. Removal and installation. Disassembly and assembly
Other materials:
Adjustments
Hood
The hood bolt holes are elongated for fore and aft
and side-to-side adjustment.
(1) If hood is low to the cowl panel, insert shims
between the hinge and hood at the rear hinge bolts.
(2) Adjust the hood bumper (Fig. 95) in or out to
provide proper hood-to-fender height alignment.
(3 ...