JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service User Guide
Manufacturer: JEEP, Model Year: 1988, Model line: CHEROKEE, Model: JEEP CHEROKEE 1988Pages: 1378, PDF Size: 19.9 MB
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Crankshaft End Play
1) Using dial indicator, check crankshaft end play. Inspect
crankshaft thrust surfaces or thrust bearing for wear if not within
specification. See ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) Replace thrust bearing if required. When replacing thrust
bearing, pry crankshaft forward then reward prior to tightening main
bearing cap to specification. Recheck end play. Replace crankshaft if
not within specification.
REAR MAIN BEARING OIL SEAL
Removal
Remove transmission, clutch housing and flywheel or drive
plate. Using screwdriver, pry oil seal from housing. Avoid damage to
surrounding area.
NOTE: Shim must be used when installing old type oil seal Part No.
(324 1669) only. DO NOT use shim when installing new type
oil seal Part. No. (8933 004 143).
Installation
1) Position wing nut on Seal Installer (J-36306) until it
contacts the shaft nut. See Fig. 7. Install shim if old type seal Part
No. (324 1669) is used.
2) Lubricate inner and outer edges of seal. Install seal on
seal installer with seal dust shield toward the wing nut. Install seal
installer on crankshaft so pilot and dowel are positioned on the
crankshaft.
3) Thread the seal installer attaching screws into the
crankshaft and tighten. Rotate wing nut until it bottoms. This will
properly position the seal.
4) Remove seal installer. Ensure dust shield is not curled
under. Reverse removal procedures for remaining components.
Fig. 7: Installing Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
WATER PUMP
Removal
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1) Drain cooling system. Remove fan shroud and drive belts.
Remove fan assembly.
2) Disconnect heater hoses and lower radiator hose at water
pump. Remove water pump retaining bolts. Remove water pump.
Installation
Clean all gasket surfaces. Install water pump. Tighten bolts
to specification. Ensure pump turns freely. Reverse removal
procedures. Fill and purge air from cooling system.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove heater hose to remove trapped
air if system cannot be purged using following procedures.
Cooling System Air Purge (Vehicles With Coolant Recovery)
Fill system to proper level. Place heater control to "HEAT"
position and temperature control to "WARM" or "HIGH" position. Install
coolant caps. Operate engine to normal operating temperature. Shut off
engine and allow system to cool. Add coolant to recovery bottle.
Repeat procedure to obtain correct coolant level.
Cooling System Air Purge (Vehicles Without Coolant Recovery)
Fill system to proper level. Place heater control to "HEAT"
position and temperature control to "WARM" or "HIGH" position. Operate
engine to normal operating temperature with radiator cap removed. Add
necessary coolant and install radiator cap.
NOTE: For further information on cooling system capacities and
other cooling system components, see ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS
article.
ENGINE OILING
CRANKCASE CAPACITY
Crankcase capacity is 4 qts. (3.8 L) with oil filter change.
NORMAL OIL PRESSURE
Normal oil pressure should be 13 psi (.91 kg/cm) at 600 RPM
or 37-75 psi (2.6-5.3 kg/cm) at 1600 RPM.
OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE
Oil pressure regulator valve is located in oil pump body and
is nonadjustable.
OILING SYSTEM
Engine lubrication is provided by the distributor driven
gear-type oil pump. Oil is supplied through the full-flow oil filter
and into an internal oil passage. Internal passage runs along right
side of block and intersects lifter bores.
Oil is then routed to camshaft and crankshaft bearings. Oil
is supplied to rocker arms from the hydraulic lifters and through the
push rods. By-pass valves are located in oil filter mounting and oil
pump.
OIL PUMP
Removal
Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL article. Remove oil pump
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retaining bolts.
CAUTION: DO NOT move oil pick-up pipe in pump body. If oil pick-up
pipe is moved, pick-up pipe must be replaced to ensure an
airtight seal.
Disassembly & Inspection
Disassemble pump. See Fig. 8. Inspect for wear or damage.
Using straightedge and feeler gauge, measure gear end clearance. See
Fig. 9 . Replace assembly if gear end clearance exceeds specification.
Measure gear-to-body clearance. Replace components as necessary if not
within specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
CAUTION: If relief valve is replaced, ensure replacement valve is
the same diameter as that removed. Different diameter
valves may be used.
Reassembly & Installation
1) Reverse disassembly procedures. Apply Permatex No. 2 to
pick-up pipe prior to installation. Using Pipe Installer (J-21882),
install pick-up pipe. Ensure pick-up pipe support bracket is aligned
with pump cover bolt.
2) Fill pump cavity with petroleum jelly prior to installing
pump cover. Apply Loctite on pump cover area. Install cover and bolts.
Tighten bolts to specification. Check pump gears for freedom of
rotation.
3) Install oil pump and new gasket. Tighten retaining bolts
to specification.
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
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Application In. (mm)
Gear End Clearance ................... .002-.006 (.05-.15)
Gear-to-Body Clearance ............... .002-.004 (.05-.10)
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Fig. 8: Exploded View of Oil Pump Assembly