JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 9 Front Brakeline Routing (RHD XJ Without
ABS)Fig. 10 Master Cylinder/Combination Valve
Connection (RHD XJ With ABS)
Fig. 8 Front Brakeline Routing (RHD XJ With ABS)
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MASTER CYLINDERÐCOMBINATION VALVE
INDEX
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Combination Valve Replacement (Non-ABS)..... 16
General Service Information................. 15
Master Cylinder and Combination Valve Installation
(With ABS)............................. 20
Master Cylinder and Combination Valve Removal
(With ABS)............................. 17Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.............. 21
Master Cylinder Installation (Non-ABS)......... 16
Master Cylinder Overhaul (4-Cylinder Models).... 16
Master Cylinder Removal (Non-ABS)........... 15
Reservoir Replacement (2-Piece Master Cylinder) . 19
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
Master Cylinder
Two different master cylinders are used. A one-piece
cast aluminum cylinder is used on 4-cylinder YJ models
(Fig. 1). All other models have a two-piece master cylin-
der with removable nylon reservoir (Fig. 2).
The two master cylinders are serviced differently.
The reservoir and grommets are the only replaceable
parts on the two-piece master cylinder. The one-piece
master cylinder can be overhauled when necessary.
Combination Valve
A combination valve is used in all models. The
valve contains a pressure differential valve and
switch and a rear brake proportioning valve. The
valve is not repairable. It must be replaced if diagno-
sis indicates this is necessary.
The pressure differential switch is connected to the
brake warning light. The switch is actuated by move-
ment of the switch valve. The switch monitors fluid
pressure in the separate front/rear brake hydraulic cir-
cuits.
A decrease or loss of fluid pressure in either hydraulic
circuit will cause the switch valve to shuttle to the low
pressure side. Movement of the valve pushes the switch
plunger upward. This action closes the switch internal
contacts completing the electrical circuit to the red
warning light. The switch valve will remain in an actu-
ated position until repairs are made.
The rear proportioning valve is used to balance front-
rear brake action. The valve allows normal fluid flow
during moderate effort brake stops. The valve only con-
trols (meters) fluid flow during high effort brake stops.
MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL (NON-ABS)
(1) Remove air cleaner hose, cover and housing.
Fig. 1 Master Cylinder And Combination Valve
(4-Cyl. YJ Models)
Fig. 2 Master Cylinder And Combination Valve (All
Except 4-Cyl. YJ Models)
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(2) Disconnect brake lines at master cylinder and
combination valve.
(3) Remove nuts attaching master cylinder to
booster studs.
(4) Remove master cylinder.
(5) Remove cylinder cover and drain fluid.
(6) If two-piece master cylinder reservoir requires
service, refer to reservoir replacement procedure in
this section.
MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION (NON-ABS)
(1) Bleed master cylinder on bench before installa-
tion. Refer to procedure in this section.
(2) If new two-piece master cylinder is being in-
stalled, remove plastic protective sleeve from primary
piston shank. Also check condition of seal at rear of
cylinder body. Reposition seal if dislodged. Replace
seal if cut, or torn.
(3) Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake booster.
Use shop towel wetted with brake cleaner for this pur-
pose. Dirt, grease, or similar materials will prevent
proper cylinder seating and could result in vacuum leak.
(4) Slide master cylinder onto brake booster studs.
(5) Install nuts attaching master cylinder to booster
studs. Tighten nuts to 25 Nzm (220 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect brakelines to master cylinder and com-
bination valve (Figs. 1 and 2).
(7) Fill and bleed brake system.
COMBINATION VALVE REPLACEMENT (NON-ABS)
The combination valve is not a repairable compo-
nent. The valve is serviced as an assembly whenever
diagnosis indicates replacement is necessary.
(1) Remove air cleaner cover and hose for access to
valve, if necessary.
(2) Disconnect differential pressure switch wire at
combination valve. Do not pull switch wire to discon-
nect. Unsnap connecter lock tabs to remove.
(3) Disconnect brakelines at combination valve and
remove valve.
(4) Connect brakelines to replacement valve. Start
line fittings by hand to avoid cross threading.
Tighten fittings snug but not to required torque at
this time.
(5) Connect wire to pressure differential switch.
(6) Bleed brakes.
(7) Tighten brakeline fittings to 18-24 Nzm
(160-210 in. lbs.) torque after bleeding.
MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL (4-CYLINDER
MODELS)
CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY
(1) Examine cylinder cover seal. Discard seal if
torn or distorted.
(2) Clamp cylinder in vise (Fig. 3).(3) Remove piston retaining snap ring. Press and
hold primary piston inward with wood dowel or sim-
ilar tool. Then remove snap ring (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove and discard primary piston (Fig. 5).
Piston is serviced only as assembly.
(5) Remove secondary piston (Fig. 6). Apply air
pressure through rear outlet port to ease piston out
of bore. Cover small ports at bottom of rear reservoir
with towel to prevent air leakage.
(6) Discard secondary piston. Do not disassemble
piston as components are only serviced as assembly.
MASTER CYLINDER CLEANING AND
INSPECTION
Clean the cylinder with Mopar brake cleaning sol-
vent or clean brake fluid. Remove cleaning residue
with compressed air.
Inspect the cylinder bore. A light discoloration of
Fig. 3 Mounting Cylinder In Vise
Fig. 4 Removing/Installing Piston Snap Ring
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the bore surface is normal and acceptable but only if
the surface is in good condition.
Replace the cylinder if the bore is scored, corroded,
or pitted.Do not hone the cylinder bore in an at-
tempt to restore the surface. Replace the cylin-
der if the bore is corroded or if doubt exists
about cylinder bore condition.
Check the outer and inner surfaces of the cylinder
for cracks or porosity, especially if wet spots were
noted on the cylinder outer surface during removal
and disassembly.
Inspect the cylinder cover, seal and retainer spring.
Replace the seal if torn or distorted and replace the
cover and spring if either part is bent or damaged in
any way.
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(1) Coat cylinder bore and new piston assemblies
with brake fluid.
(2) Install secondary piston in bore with push and
turn motion (Fig. 7).Do not use any tools to start
seals into bore. Tools can cut seal and scratch
bore.
(3) Insert primary piston in bore (Fig. 5).(4) Push primary piston inward and install snap
ring (Fig. 4).
MASTER CYLINDER AND COMBINATION VALVE
REMOVAL (WITH ABS)
(1) Disconnect vent hoses at air cleaner cover.
(2) Loosen clamp securing air cleaner hose to in-
take manifold. Use screwdriver to tap clamp loose.
(3) Remove air cleaner cover and hose. Then re-
move air filter from air cleaner housing (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove two bolts and one nut that secure air
cleaner housing to body (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Air Cleaner Components
Fig. 5 Removing/Installing Primary Piston
Fig. 6 Removing Secondary Piston Assembly
Fig. 7 Installing Secondary Piston
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(5) Remove air cleaner housing from engine com-
partment.
(6) Disconnect wire from combination valve pres-
sure differential switch (Fig. 9). Do not pull wire to
disconnect. Unsnap lock tabs on wire connecter.
(7) Disconnect canister vacuum line at manifold
fitting (Fig. 10).
(8) Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose at in-
take manifold fitting (Fig. 11). Move hose aside for
working clearance.(9) Unseat small S-clip that secures brakelines
(Fig. 12).
(10) Remove brakeline that connects master cylin-
der front port to combination valve front port (Fig.
12).
(11) Disconnect master cylinder rear brakeline at
cylinder. Then loosen line at combination valve and
swing line around to opposite side of cylinder (Fig.
13).
(12) Disconnect rear brakeline at HCU (Fig. 14).
(13) Disconnect both flex brakelines at HCU (Fig.
14).
(14) Disconnect HCU line to rear brakes at HCU
port (Fig. 14).
(15) Remove nut attaching combination valve
bracket to brake booster stud.
(16) Remove combination valve and brakelines as
assembly (Fig. 15). Work valve bracket off booster
stud. Then work brakelines around cylinder and
HCU and remove assembly.
Fig. 9 Pressure Differential Switch Wire Connection
Fig. 10 Canister Vacuum Line Location (At Manifold
Fitting)
Fig. 11 Booster Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation
(From Manifold Fitting)
Fig. 12 Master Cylinder Front Brakeline Removal/
Installation
Fig. 13 Disconnecting Master Cylinder Rear
Brakeline
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(17) Remove nuts attaching master cylinder to
booster studs and remove cylinder (Fig. 16).
(18) Remove master cylinder reservoir cap and
drain fluid.
RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT (2-PIECE MASTER
CYLINDER)
(1) Remove reservoir cap and empty fluid into
drain container.
(2) Remove pins that retain reservoir to master
cylinder. Use hammer and pin punch to remove pins
(Fig. 17).
(3) Clamp cylinder body in vise with brass protec-
tive jaws.
(4) Loosen reservoir from grommets with pry tool
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 14 Location Of HCU Flexlines And HCU Line To
Rear Brakes
Fig. 15 Combination Valve And Brakeline Removal
Fig. 16 Master Cylinder Attaching Nut Removal
Fig. 17 Removing/Installing Reservoir Retaining
Pins
Fig. 18 Loosening Reservoir From Grommets
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(5) Remove reservoir by rocking it to one side and
pulling free of grommets (Fig. 19).
(6) Remove old grommets from cylinder body (Fig.
20).
(7) Lubricate new grommets with clean brake
fluid.
(8) Install new grommets in cylinder body (Fig.
21). Use finger pressure only to install and seat
grommets.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of tool to install the
grommets. Tools may cut, or tear the grommets cre-
ating a leak problem after installation. Install the
grommets using finger pressure only.(9) Start reservoir in grommets. Then rock reser-
voir back and forth while pressing downward to seat
it in grommets.
(10) Install pins that retain reservoir to cylinder
body (Fig. 17).
(11) Fill and bleed master cylinder on bench before
installation in vehicle.
MASTER CYLINDER AND COMBINATION VALVE
INSTALLATION (WITH ABS)
(1) Bleed master cylinder on bench before installa-
tion. Refer to procedure in this section.
(2) If new master cylinder is being installed, re-
move plastic protective sleeve from primary piston
shank.
(3) If original master cylinder is being installed,
check condition of seal at rear of master cylinder
(Fig. 22). Clean and reposition seal if dislodged. Re-
place seal if cut, or torn.
(4) Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake
booster (Fig. 23). Use shop towel wetted with brake
cleaner for this purpose. Dirt, grease, or similar ma-
terials will prevent proper cylinder seating and could
result in vacuum leak.
(5) If new master cylinder is being installed,re-
move plastic protective sleeve from piston
shank before installation.
(6) Position master cylinder on booster studs (Fig.
24). Then install and tighten cylinder attaching nuts
to 25 Nzm (220 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 19 Reservoir Removal
Fig. 20 Grommet Removal
Fig. 21 Grommet Installation
Fig. 22 Checking Master Cylinder Seal
Fig. 23 Cylinder Mounting Surface Of Brake Booster
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(7) Install combination valve as follows:
(a) Work combination valve and brakelines into
position.
(b) Slide combination valve bracket onto booster
stud closest to driver side fender (Fig. 25). Then in-
stall bracket attaching nut but do not fully tighten
nut at this time.
(c) Connect flex lines to HCU. Start lines by
hand to avoid cross threading.
(8) Swing rear brakeline around and connect it to
master cylinder. Then install and connect frontbrakeline to combination valve and master cylinder.
Start brakelines by hand to avoid cross threading.
(9) Tighten combination valve bracket attaching
nut to 25 Nzm (220 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install S-clip on lines from master cylinder to
combination valve.
(11) Connect wire to pressure differential switch in
combination valve.
(12) Fill and bleed brake system.
(13) Tighten brakeline fittings to 15-18 Nzm (130-
160 in. lbs.) at HCU and master cylinder and to
18-24 Nzm (160-210 in. lbs.) at combination valve.
(14) Connect brake booster and canister vacuum
hoses to manifold fittings.
(15) Install air cleaner housing, filter, cover, and
hose.
(16) Connect PCV hose.MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING
The bench bleeding procedure for both master cyl-
inder types is basically the same. The only difference,
is that both bleed tubes go in the same filler neck
opening on cylinders with the nylon reservoir.
(1) On models with integral master cylinder, fill
each reservoir to within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of rim. On
two-piece cylinder, fill reservoir to FULL mark.
(2) Fabricate and install master cylinder bleed
tubes. Be sure tube ends are submerged in brake
fluid. Tubes can be fabricated from rubber hose, or
copper tubing and spare brakeline fittings.
(3) Using push rod or wooden dowel (Fig. 26),
stroke cylinder pistons fully into bore;then allow pis-
tons to return under spring pressure. Repeat this op-
eration until air bubbles cease to appear in fluid.
(4) Remove bleed tubes, cap outlet ports, and in-
stall reservoir cap, or cover and seal.
Fig. 24 Master Cylinder Installation
Fig. 25 Combination Valve Installation
Fig. 26 Typical Method Of Bleeding Master Cylinder
(One-Piece Cylinder Shown)
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POWER BRAKE BOOSTERÐBRAKE PEDALÐBRAKELIGHT SWITCH
INDEX
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Brake Pedal Installation..................... 31
Brake Pedal Removal...................... 31
Brakelight Switch Adjustment................. 32
Brakelight Switch Installation................. 32
Brakelight Switch Removal.................. 32
General Information....................... 22
Power Brake Booster Installation (XJ with ABS) . . . 27
Power Brake Booster Installation (XJ Without ABS).. 30
Power Brake Booster Installation (YJ).......... 30
Power Brake Booster Operation.............. 23
Power Brake Booster Removal (XJ with ABS).... 24
Power Brake Booster Removal (XJ Without ABS) . . 29
Power Brake Booster Removal (YJ)............ 30
GENERAL INFORMATION
A 205 mm (8.07 in.) dual diaphragm power brake
booster is used for all applications (Figs. 1 and 2).
The only serviceable parts on the power brake
booster (Figs. 1 and 2) are the check valve, and vac-
uum hose. The booster itself is not serviceable. Re-
place the booster as an assembly whenever diagnosis
indicates a malfunction has occurred.
Brake Pedal And Brakelight Switch
A suspended-type brake pedal is used on all mod-
els. The pedal pivots on a shaft mounted in the pedalsupport bracket. The bracket is attached to the dash
and instrument panels on all models.
A plunger-type, adjustable brakelight switch is
used on all models. The switch is attached to a flange
on the pedal support bracket.
The brake pedal is a serviceable component. The
pedal, pivot pin, sleeve, pedal bushings and spacers/
washers are all replaceable parts. The pedal bracket
can also be replaced when necessary.
Fig. 1 Brake Booster/Master Cylinder Assembly (XJ)
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POWER BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATION
Booster Components
The booster assembly consists of a housing divided
into separate chambers by two internal diaphragms
(Fig. 2). The outer edge of each diaphragm is at-
tached to the booster housing. The diaphragms are
connected to the booster primary push rod.
Two push rods are used in the booster. The primary
push rod connects the booster to the brake pedal. The
secondary push rod connects the booster to the mas-
ter cylinder to stroke the cylinder pistons.
The atmospheric inlet valve is opened and closed
by the primary push rod. Booster vacuum supply is
through a hose attached to an intake manifold fitting
at one end and to the booster check valve at the
other. The vacuum check valve in the booster housing
is a one-way device that prevents vacuum leak back.How Brake Boost Is Generated
Power assist is generated by utilizing the pressure
differential between normal atmospheric pressure
and a vacuum. The vacuum needed for booster oper-
ation is taken directly from the engine intake mani-
fold. The entry point for atmospheric pressure is
through a filter and inlet valve at the rear of the
housing (Fig. 3).
The chamber areas forward of the booster dia-
phragms are exposed to vacuum from the intake
manifold. The chamber areas to the rear of the dia-
phragms, are exposed to normal atmospheric pres-
sure of 101.3 kilopascals (14.7 pounds/square in.).
Brake pedal application causes the primary push
rod to open the atmospheric inlet valve. This exposes
the area behind the diaphragms to atmospheric pres-
sure. The resulting pressure differential provides the
extra apply pressure for power assist.
Fig. 2 Brake Booster/Master Cylinder Assembly (YJ)
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