JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: JEEP, Model Year: 1988, Model line: CHEROKEE, Model: JEEP CHEROKEE 1988Pages: 1378, PDF Size: 19.9 MB
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service to the system in question, if the repair creates
or continues an unsafe condition.
Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement
1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above
discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur
soon, etc.)
2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to
stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise,
etc.)
3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience
NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting
suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the
facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE
OPERATION
CAUTION: Before working on any air conditioning system, be sure
to review current local, state, federal, and EPA
regulations regarding charging, recycling, and disposal
of refrigerant.
ACCUMULATORS
ACCUMULATOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Beyond vehicle
manufacturer's service
interval ............... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Dessicant at the end of
its useful life (saturated
with moisture) ......... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Dessicant bag
deteriorated ........... A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Further inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Tubing connection
leaking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
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(1) - Inspect system to determine effects of dessicant bag
deterioration.
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ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL)
ACTUATOR (ELECTRICAL) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 1 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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ACTUATORS (VACUUM)
ACTUATOR (VACUUM) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
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hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Leaking (vacuum) ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Linkage bent, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage bent, not
affecting performance .. 2 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage binding, not
affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage broken .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage loose, affecting
performance ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 ... Suggest repair or replacement
of linkage.
Linkage missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Linkage noisy ........... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Out of adjustment ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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AIR CONDITIONING FITTINGS
See
AIR CONDITIONING METAL LINES, HOSES AND FITTING ASSEMBLIES .
AIR CONDITIONING HOSES
See
AIR CONDITIONING METAL LINES, HOSES AND FITTING ASSEMBLIES .
AIR CONDITIONING METAL LINES, HOSES AND FITTING ASSEMBLIES
AIR CONDITIONING METAL LINE, HOSE AND FITTING ASSEMBLY INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
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Abrasion damage,
affecting structural
integrity .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Abrasion damage, not
affecting structural
integrity .............. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Application incorrect ... B ............ Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Clamp corroded, not
reusable ............... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Connected incorrectly ... A ................. Require repair.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
structural integrity ... .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Cracked ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fitting type incorrect
(such as compression
fitting) ............... B ............ Require replacement.
Flange leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insufficient clamping
force, allowing hose to
leak ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Melted .................. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Outer covering damaged to
the extent that the inner
fabric is visible ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Protective sleeves
damaged ................ 2 . Suggest replacement of sleeves.
Protective sleeves
missing ................ C . Require replacement of sleeves.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... 2 ................. Require repair.
Swollen ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Type incorrect .......... 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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AIR CONTROL DOORS
See PLENUMS.
AIR DAMS (EXTERNAL)
AIR DAM (EXTERNAL) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
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Application incorrect,
affecting air
conditioning
system performance ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bent, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Blocked, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Loose, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ A ................. Require repair.
Loose, not affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ 2 ................. Suggest repair.
Missing, affecting air
conditioning system
performance ............ C ............ Require replacement.
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AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
See PLENUMS.
BELTS
BELT INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Serpentine belt routed
incorrectly ............ B ................. Require repair.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Worn beyond
adjustment range ....... B ............ Require replacement.
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Worn so it contacts
bottom of pulley ....... A ............ Require replacement.
(1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
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BLEND DOORS
See PLENUMS.
BLOWER FANS (BLOWER WHEEL OR SQUIRREL CAGE)
BLOWER FAN (BLOWER WHEEL OR SQUIRREL CAGE) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............. Require replacement
Distorted ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Fins missing ............ C ............ Require replacement.
Hub separated ........... A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Mounting loose .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Out of balance .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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BLOWER MOTORS
BLOWER MOTOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
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affecting performance .. 2 ........... (1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Current draw out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Motor speed
insufficient ........... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rotation incorrect for
application ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Vibration ............... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Check fan motor/controls. Inoperative includes
intermittent operation or out of OEM specification.
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BLOWER RESISTORS
BLOWER RESISTOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Conductor exposed ....... A ............ Require replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 1 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
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Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ (2) Require replacement.
Insulation overheated ... A ............ Require replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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BLOWER SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
CABIN AIR FILTERS
CABIN AIR FILTER INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air flow obstruction .... A ............. Require cleaning or
replacement.
Maintenance intervals ... 3 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
See FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS .
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Air gap incorrect ....... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Bearing seized .......... A .. Require replacement of bearing
or assembly.
Bearing worn, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require replacement of bearing
or assembly.
Coil shows signs of
overheating ............ 1 .... Suggest replacement of coil.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted,
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affecting performance .. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector melted, not
affecting performance .. 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Hub broken .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Hub cracked ............. B ............ Require replacement.
Hub loose on shaft ...... A ............ Require replacement.
Hub scored, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Hub warped, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Slips ................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Will not disengage ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead burned ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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COMPRESSOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
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Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket holes elongated,
not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Housing broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Housing cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Tubing connection
leaking ................ A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
( 2) - Compressor noise can also be caused by low oil level,
state of charge, air contamination, or type of
refrigerant.
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CONDENSER AIR SEAL INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Leaking ................. A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ........... Require replacement.
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CONDENSER FAN MOTORS