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jeep grand cherokee 1996 owners manualThese special service tools or their equivalent, if not obtainable through a local source, are available through the following outlet. 28635 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48092, U.S.A. MILLER SPECIAL TOOLS OTC Division, SPX Corporation Telephone 1-800-801-5420. Telephone orders may be placed at the number below. Credit cards are accepted (no CODs). Please have your l l l l l l l l l l l l order information available at time of call. This manual does not cover theory of operation, which is addressed in service training material. Information describing the operation and use of standard and optional equipment is included in the Owner’s Manual provided with the vehicle. Lubrication and Maintenance Lubrication and Maintenance Suspension Differential and Driveline Differential and Driveline Brakes Cooling System Battery Starting Systems Charging System Ignition System Instrument Panel Systems Audio Systems. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all appli- cable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are The Vehicle Dimensions chart provides the dimen- imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the sions for each type of Grand Cherokee vehicle. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifi- cations Chart for torque references not listed in the individual torque charts. Fig. 3 Thread Notation—SAE and Metric use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.) Some Jeep vehicles are equipped with front emer- FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE TOWING gency tow hooks. The tow hooks should be used for EMERGENCY purposes only. Refer to Group 22, Wheels and steering gear for looseness, roughness, binding or a Tires for diagnosis information. Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening. Insert the shock absorber through the REMOVAL shock tower hole. (1) Raise and support the vehicle. (2) Install the lower bolts and nuts.Re-align the reference marks.http://alkhalil-eg.com/userfiles/insert-signature-in-outlook-2003-manually.xml

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(4) Install the bolts and finger tighten the new nuts. REMOVAL (1) Raise and support vehicle. (6) Install wheel and tire assembly, use new lug (2) Remove wheel and tire assembly. Install the shock absorber on the axle bracket. A noise from a shock absorber may be caused by (2) Install the retainer and nut on the stud.REMOVAL (1) Raise and support the vehicle. (2) It may be necessary to pry the axle assembly (2) Remove the bolt and nut from the frame rail over to install the track bar. The CV joint has a splined shaft which allows the overall shaft length to be adjusted for optimum joint travel. This spline shaft is locked in place with a nut. Refer to Group 21, Trans- VIBRATION missions for additional information. Repeat the vibration test (Fig. 9). UNIVERSAL JOINT ANGLE INFORMATION When two shafts come together at any common joint, the bend that is formed is called the operating angle. These marks will and the vehicle at proper ride height.Install a snap ring.This will then vise jaws (Fig. Keep the needle bearings lation on the opposite trunnion. Install a snap ring upright in the bearing assembly (Fig. The pinion gear shaft angle has pri- ority over the caster angle. Refer to the and gear failure. Gear tooth cracking and bearing Pinion Gear Depth Variance Chart. These conditions are acceleration, pinion gear shaft bore will also cause low speed deceleration, coast, or constant load. knock. When road testing, accelerate the vehicle to the VIBRATION speed range where the noise is the greatest. STEERING KNUCKLE AND BALL STUDS Ball Stud service procedures below require removal of the hub bearing and axle shaft.Tap the differential INNER AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT case to ensure the bearings are fully seated (Fig. 17). Remove the spreader.Place shims (and baffle if equipped) in the pinion gear rear bearing bore.Remove the sockets and bearing cap that was partially forced out of the yoke. (5) Repeat the above procedure for the remaining bearing cap.http://cq2sc.com/userfiles/insert-signature-manually-outlook-2003.xml Replace as (1) Install the axle shafts. Refer to Axle Shaft a matched set only. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION AXLES The Model 35 axle is standard for XJ vehicles.The clutch will have radial grooves on the plates, and concentric grooves on the discs or bonded fiber material that is smooth appearance. In operation, the Trac-lok clutches are engaged by two concurrent forces. These conditions are acceleration, deceleration, coast, or constant load. GENERAL INFORMATION When road testing, accelerate the vehicle to the speed range where the noise is the greatest.Do not exceed the bearing preload torque. Attach Dial Indicator to housing pilot Fig. The bolts can fracture causing extensive damage. Fig. REMOVAL (1) Remove differential assembly from axle hous- (6) Remove the front pinion bearing cup and seal ing. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLE (1) Differential side gears and thrust washers DISASSEMBLE (2) Pinion gears and thrust washers (1) Remove pinion gear mate shaft. (3) Pinion gear mate shaft (align holes in shaft (2) Rotate the differential side gears and remove and case) Replace both clutch packs if any one compo- case. Adjust the backlash accord- ingly (Fig. 65). Do not increase the total shim pack thickness, excessive bearing preload and damage will occur. Fig. A removable differential cover is a greater distance than the inside wheel in order to provided for routine vehicle service. Differential bearing preload and ring gear backlash is adjusted by the use of spacer shims positioned between the side bearing race and the housing. Pinion bearing preload is set and main- tained by the use of a collapsible spacer. Before removing the Trac-lok unit for repair, drain, flush and refill the axle with the specified lubricant. The collapsible preload spacer on the remove the pinion gear seal (Fig. 7). shaft will have to be replaced.Tap the differential case from the housing.http://eco-region31.ru/bose-wave-music-system-manual-pdf Measure the distance with the case to ensure the bearings are fully seated (Fig. 18). dial indicator (Fig. Install the identification tag.Refer to Model 44 Axle section in this Group for Differential Removal and Installation. Do not steam clean the differential components. The identifying numbers for the ring and pinion gear are etched into the face of each gear (Fig. 54). Use fresh fluid from sealed containers All vehicles are equipped with power assist four- only to ensure proper antilock component opera- wheel disc brakes. The vacuum needed for booster oper- voir (Fig. A decrease or loss of fluid pressure in either hydraulic circuit will cause the switch valve to shut- tle to the low pressure side. Movement of the valve pushes the switch plunger upward. Three cables are used, consisting of one front cable and two rear cables. All three cables are interconnected at the cable tensioner and equalizer mechanism. It will also illuminate at startup as part of a bulb check. Stop lamp switch operation can be tested with an If the light comes on, first verify that the parking ohmmeter. Then close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from it. Special bending tools are needed to avoid kink- the rotor to fall below minimum allowable thick- ing or twisting metal brake line. In addition, special flaring tools are needed to provide the inverted-type, ness. STOP LAMP SWITCH (6) Slide pedal shaft outward for clearance and remove brake pedal. REMOVAL (7) Remove pedal bushings if they are to be (1) Remove steering column cover and lower trim replaced. Be careful when separating wire connector REMOVAL as lock tabs are easily damaged if not fully disen- (1) Remove brakelines from master cylinder. Then secure rod to pin with retainer clip. (8) (5) In engine compartment, attach vacuum hose to booster check valve. INSTALLATION (1) Clean brakeshoe mounting ledge slide surfaces of steering knuckle with wire brush.http://darrellpugsley.com/images/canon-rk-f1-user-manual.pdf Verify that hose is not twisted, kinked, or touching any suspension components. Do not move vehicle until firm brake REMOVAL pedal is obtained. FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE REMOVAL (1) Release parking brakes. (2) Disconnect battery negative cable and raise vehicle on hoist. (3) Remove front cable adjusting nut and disen- gage cable tensioner from equalizer. Then disengage cable from body and chassis clips and retainers. (3) Slide cable eyelet off actuating lever (Fig. 45). (4) Compress retainer securing cable in bracket attached to caliper bracket. Then remove cable from bracket. The levers are NOT reversible. They are marked R and L and the lever notch (for the cable eyelet), must faces rearward on both sides. Then remove cam and lever from splash shield and bracket. (11) Separate splash shield and caliper bracket. Then remove lever boot from bracket (Fig. 53). Fig. Then rock reser- voir back and forth while pressing downward to seat it in grommets. (3) Install pins that retain reservoir to cylinder body. (4) Fill and bleed master cylinder on bench before installation in vehicle. REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY (1) Remove caliper and brakeshoes. (2) Remove mounting bolt boots and bushings from caliper (Fig. 74). Fig. 76 Caliper Piston Removal Fig. Use a Be sure boots are centered in caliper as shown.Leave inch). brakes applied until adjustment is complete. A logic NORMAL BRAKING block in each microprocessor receives identical sensor The CAB monitors wheel speed sensor inputs con-. One channel controls the rear wheel brakes in tandem. The two remaining channels control the front wheel brakes individually. During antilock braking, the solenoid valves are opened and closed as needed. The spacer establishes correct air gap when pressed against the tone ring during installa- tion. As the tone ring rotates, it peels the spacer off the sensor to create the required air gap. Start fittings by hand to avoid cross threading. It allows the engine to reach normal oper- ating temperature as quickly as possible. It also maintains normal operating temperature and pre- vents overheating. As the engine cools, a vacuum is formed in the cooling system of both the radiator and engine. Do not allow the gauge (or gauge adapter) to contact anything but the belt. This valve opens cated by the antifreeze in the coolant mixture. No when system pressure reaches the release range of additional lubrication is necessary. 97-to-124 kPa (14-to-18 psi). CAUTION: All 4.0L 6-cylinder engines are equipped with a reverse (counterclockwise) rotating water pump and thermal viscous fan drive assembly. Replace WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS hoses that are cracked, feel brittle when squeezed, or ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. It engages the viscous CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced fan drive for higher fan speed if the air temperature because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan from the radiator rises above a certain point. The criteria may be a specific range of engine rpm, engine temperature Fig. Do not use excessive force when rotating pump shaft. If the ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS impeller turns, the pump is OK. If the cams are bent, seating of pressure cap added to the cooling system before they leave the fac- valve and tester seal will be affected. If no leaks are visible, inspect for internal Drain sufficient coolant to allow for thermostat leakage. Large radiator leak holes should be repaired removal. Refer to Thermostat Replacement. Discon- by a reputable radiator repair shop.If radiator core tubes, air will enter cooling system. Fill radiator to top and install radiator cap.For more information, refer to operating instructions supplied with flushing equip- ment. Have radiator cleaned more extensively by a radiator repair shop. REVERSE FLUSHING ENGINE Drain the cooling system. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat. Hose clamp screws must be facing towards rear of vehicle. Hose clamp screws must be facing towards rear of vehicle. Note position of fitting before removal. INSTALLATION (1) If pump is being replaced, install the heater hose fitting to the pump. Also check condi- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVIC- tion of the thermal viscous fan drive. Refer to Viscous ING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS. Fan Drive in this group. The water pump can be removed without discharg- CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the ing the air conditioning system (if equipped). Discard old gas- ket. If the solution is sory drive belt, belt must be routed correctly. If not, clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse. All thermostats are marked on the outer WARNING: DO NOT LOOSEN RADIATOR DRAIN- flange to indicate the proper installed position. Do not remove any wiring at generator. If equipped with 4WD, unplug 4WD indicator lamp wiring har- ness (located near rear of generator). (f) Remove generator. If not, PRESSURE. SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in CAN OCCUR. Fan belt removal is not necessary as the water pump studs will hold the pump pulley in position. Before removal, mark the original position of the crossmember. Fig. 49 Fan Blade and Viscous Fan Drive—5.2L V-8 Engine Fig. Remove hose from vehicle. (3) Remove upper radiator hose clamp (Fig. Refer to Draining Cooling System in this group. (3) Raise vehicle. (4) Remove engine cylinder block drain plug(s) located on the sides of cylinder block above the oil pan rail (Fig. If anything differs between these sche- matics and the Belt Routing Label, use the sche- matics on Belt Routing Label. If this specifica- from front) until tension has been relieved from belt.Fan belt removal is not neces- sary as the water pump studs will hold the pump pulley in position. Do not remove fan assembly from vehicle at this time. Fig. This will ensure proper fluid distribution within the drive.See Built-In Test Indicator in this group most abnormal or transient voltages caused by the for more information.IF THE BATTERY IS EQUIPPED WITH REMOV- 3. Electrical loads that exceed the output of the ABLE CELL CAPS, BE CERTAIN THAT EACH OF charging system. Damaged plate separators can charge by measuring the specific gravity of the elec- cause early battery failure. This voltage with non-removable cell caps.If a battery has WARNING: an open-circuit voltage reading of 12.4 volts or IF THE BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF FREEZING,. Check the open-circuit voltage (no load) of the battery. If the battery will not IF THE BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF FREEZING, endure a load test, it is faulty and must be replaced. Clean and inspect the battery holddowns, tray, ter- LEAKING, LOOSE POSTS, OR LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL, TEST,. BATTERY Charge Rate (1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Make sure all electrical accessories are off. Voltage Hours (2) Loosen the cable terminal clamps and discon-. Then install and tighten the nega- tive cable terminal clamp. The solenoid plunger pulls the shift lever vise by the starter field frame. Doing so may dam- in the starter. If OK, see the Relay Circuit Test in this Remove the starter as described in this group. group. If not OK, replace the faulty relay. Then proceed as follows: (1) Disconnect the wire from the solenoid field coil terminal. See On- Board Diagnostic System Test in this group for more information. GENERATOR The generator is belt-driven by the engine using a serpentine type drive belt. It is serviced only as a complete assembly. They should be properly installed and PREPARATION tight. Repair or replace as required. (1) Before starting test, make sure battery is in (3) Inspect the electrolyte level in the battery.The current output test will determine if the (2) Fully engage the parking brake.GENERAL INFORMATION Immediately record ammeter reading. On Board Diagnostics is described in Group 25, Emission Control Systems. Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance, contains general maintenance information (in time or mileage intervals) for ignition related items. Distributor posi- ENGINE tion will have no effect on ignition timing. The Engine speed and crankshaft position are provided position of the distributor will determine fuel through the crankshaft position sensor. It is also used to synchro- nize the fuel injectors with their respective cylinders.The Key-In-Switch is located in the ignition switch module. For diagnosis of the Key-In-Switch, refer to Group, 8U. A column shift interlock device is used to lock the transmission shifter in the Park position when the key is in the Off position. Connect an 18 gauge jumper wire between the battery positive terminal and the coil positive termi- nal. (7) Make the special jumper shown in (Fig. 10). Using the jumper, momentarily ground the ignition coil driver circuit at the PCM connector (cavity A-7). Rotate (crank) the engine until the distributor rotor is pointed to approximately the 11 o’clock position. The movable pulse ring should now be within the sensor pickup. Spark length of all spark plug cables. If cables are cracked plug cables with insulators that are cracked or torn or punctured, there will be a noticeable spark jump must be replaced. During combustion, fuel with MMT causes the entire tip of the spark plug to be coated with a rust colored deposit. This will help prevent foreign plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells. Gain access to the SET SYNC screen on the DRB.During installation, this will be in the distributor housing. This will prevent the dis- referred to as the Pre-position. Align the wiring harness grom- met to the notch in the distributor housing. (14) Install the rotor. CAUTION: If the distributor cap is incorrectly posi- tioned on distributor housing, the cap or rotor may be damaged when engine is started. Use tamper proof torx bit Snap-on TTXR20A2 or equiva- lent to remove the screws (Fig. 48) or (Fig. 49). Fig. 50 Key-In-Switch and Halo Lamp Connector (a) Insert key in ignition switch. Removal of the clus- ter assembly allows access to the individual gauges, INTRODUCTION illumination and indicator lamp bulbs, and most of the instrument panel wiring.A Graphic Display Module (GDM) is standard Refer to the owner’s manual for more information equipment on all Grand Cherokee models, unless the on the VIC controls, operation, and setting proce- vehicle is equipped with the optional Vehicle Infor-. The PCM The ACM continually monitors the airbag system then sends the proper message to the instrument circuits and sensors to decide whether the system is. After the bulb test, the lamp is controlled lamps driver circuit. The BCM monitors the panel by the instrument cluster circuitry based upon a dimmer resistor switch to determine the desired dim- message received from the Body Control Module ming level, then adjusts the pulse-width signal (BCM) on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) It then sends The MIL lamp can also be used to display a stored the proper message to the instrument cluster on the DTC by flashing on and off. Refer to Group 14 - Fuel CCD data bus to turn the lamp on or off. The instrument cluster certain level. The lamp is turned on by the instru- circuitry does not perform a bulb test of these lamps.If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.If The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative the check gauges lamp still fails to operate, diagnosis lamp condition. If not OK, repair the open cir- cuit as required. Remove the GDM as described in this group. BAGS, REFER GROUP PASSIVE Unplug the GDM connector.There should be a switching (on and off) battery voltage signal. If The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative OK, replace the faulty (right or left) indicator bulb. If seat belt reminder lamp condition. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (1) Remove the cluster bezel as described in this BAGS, REFER GROUP PASSIVE group. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING (2) Remove the instrument cluster as described in. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- (2) Remove the bulb and socket from the rear clus- BAGS, REFER GROUP. You should still have a budget in place and, more importantly, you should prepare yourself to stick to it. Is a pickup truck more your speed. Or have you already set your heart on an SUV? If you decide that you want, say, a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it’ll allow you to focus on just Jeep Grand Cherokees and look for the best deal possible. Specifically, find out how durable the car is and how long it lasts for most people. 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