JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble exhaust pipe to manifold and cata-
lytic converter loosely to permit proper alignment of
all parts.
(2) Use a new clamp and tighten the nuts to 61
Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the exhaust pipe to the engine exhaust
manifold. Install a new seal between the exhaust
manifold and the exhaust pipe (4.0L engine, only).
Tighten the nuts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
1).
(3) Install the rear crossmember. Tighten the
crossmember-to-sill bolts to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.)
torque. Remove the support from the transmission.
(4) Coat the oxygen sensor with anti-seize com-
pound. Install the sensor and tighten the nut to 48
Nzm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
EXHAUST PIPEÐYJ VEHICLES
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lu-
bricant (Fig. 4). Allow 5 minutes for penetration.(3) Remove the oxygen sensor from the exhaust
pipe (Fig. 2).
(4) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the engine
exhaust manifold.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic
converter and slide the pipe out of the transmission
torque arm insulator (Fig. 5). Remove the exhaust
pipe.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the exhaust pipe into the transmission
torque arm insulator and onto the catalytic converter
(Fig. 5).
(2) Clean the mating surface of the engine exhaust
manifold flange.
(3) Connect the exhaust pipe to the engine exhaust
manifold using new nuts. DO NOT tighten the nuts.
(4) Align the exhaust pipe.
(5) Use a new clamp at the exhaust pipe to cata-
lytic converter connection and tighten the nuts to 61
Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Tighten the exhaust pipe-to-engine exhaust
manifold nuts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Coat the oxygen sensor with anti-seize com-
pound. Install the sensor and tighten the nut to 48
Nzm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 4 Exhaust Pipe-to-Engine Exhaust Manifold
Bolts and Nuts
Fig. 5 Exhaust Pipe-to-Catalytic Converter
ConnectionÐYJ Vehicles
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(2) Remove the clamp from the catalytic converter
and muffler connection (Fig. 6).
(3) Heat the catalytic converter and muffler con-
nection with an oxyacetylene torch until the metal
becomes cherry red.
(4) While the metal is still cherry red, twist the
muffler assembly back and forth to separate it from
the catalytic converter.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic
converter (Figs. 3 and 5). If needed, heat up the pipes
to separate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the catalytic converter to the exhaust
pipe (Figs. 3 and 5). Use a new clamp and tighten
the nuts to 61 Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter
until the alignment tab is inserted into the align-
ment slot.
(3) Install a new clamp at the muffler and catalytic
converter connection (Fig. 6). Tighten the clamp nuts
to 61 Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAILPIPEÐXJ VEHICLES
All original equipment exhaust systems are manu-
factured with the exhaust tailpipe welded to the muf-
fler. Service replacement mufflers and exhaust
tailpipes are either clamped together or welded to-
gether.
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the front muffler clamp from the cata-
lytic converter and muffler connection (Fig. 6).
(3) Remove the rear exhaust tailpipe hanger clamp
(Fig. 7) and remove the exhaust tailpipe from the
front exhaust tailpipe hanger (Fig. 8).
(4) Heat the catalytic converter-to-muffler connec-
tion with an oxyacetylene torch until the metal be-
comes cherry red.
(5) While the metal is still cherry red, remove the
exhaust tailpipe/muffler assembly from the catalytic
converter.
(6) Remove the exhaust tailpipe from the muffler:
Fig. 6 Catalytic Converter-to-Muffler Connection
Fig. 7 Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Hanger Clamp
Fig. 8 Front Exhaust Tailpipe Hanger
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²To remove an original equipment exhaust tailpipe/
muffler combination, cut the exhaust tailpipe close to
the muffler. Collapse the part remaining in the muf-
fler and remove.
²To remove a service exhaust tailpipe/muffler com-
bination, apply heat until the metal becomes cherry
red. Remove the exhaust tailpipe/muffler clamp and
twist the exhaust tailpipe out of the muffler.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter.
Install the clamp and tighten the nuts finger tight.
(2) Install the exhaust tailpipe into the rear of the
muffler.
(3) Install the exhaust tailpipe/muffler assembly on
the rear exhaust tailpipe hanger. Make sure that the
exhaust tailpipe has sufficient clearance from the
floor pan.
(4) Install the remaining clamps and the front ex-
haust tailpipe hanger.
(5) Tighten the nuts on the muffler-to-catalytic
converter clamp to 61 Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 6).
Tighten the nuts on the rear exhaust tailpipe clamp
to 14 Nzm (10 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 7).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAILPIPEÐYJ VEHICLES
All original equipment exhaust systems are manu-
factured with the exhaust tailpipe welded to the muf-
fler. Service replacement mufflers and exhaust
tailpipes are clamped together.
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle and support the rear of the
vehicle by the side rails and allow the axle to hang
free.
(2) Remove the front muffler clamp from the cata-
lytic converter and muffler connection (Fig. 6).
(3) Remove the exhaust tailpipe hanger/bracket
(Fig. 9).
(4) Remove the exhaust tailpipe from the front ex-
haust tailpipe hanger (Fig. 10).
(5) Heat the converter-to-muffler connection with
an oxyacetylene torch until the metal becomes cherry
red.
(6) While the metal is still cherry red, place a
block of wood against the front of the muffler and
drive the muffler rearward to disengage.
(7) Remove the exhaust tailpipe/muffler assembly.
(8) Remove the exhaust tailpipe from the muffler:²To remove an original equipment exhaust tailpipe/
muffler combination, cut the exhaust tailpipe close to
the muffler. Collapse the part remaining in the muf-
fler and remove.
²To remove a service exhaust tailpipe/muffler com-
bination, remove the exhaust tailpipe/muffler clamp.
Heat the exhaust tailpipe-to-muffler connection with
an oxyacetylene torch until the metal becomes cherry
red. While the metal is still cherry red, twist the ex-
haust tailpipe out of the muffler.
Fig. 9 Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Hanger/Bracket
Fig. 10 Front Exhaust Tailpipe Hanger
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter
outlet. Ensure that the locator on the converter
aligns with the notch on the muffler, if so equipped.
Install the clamp and tighten the nuts finger tight.
(2) Install the exhaust tailpipe into the muffler
outlet. Ensure that the locator on the exhaust
tailpipe aligns with the notch on the muffler, if so
equipped. Install the clamp and tighten the nuts fin-
ger tight.
(3) Install the front exhaust tailpipe supports and
the rear exhaust tailpipe hanger. Ensure that the ex-
haust tailpipe has sufficient clearance from the floor
pan and shields.
(4) Tighten the nuts on the muffler-to-catalytic
converter and the muffler-to-exhaust tailpipe clamps
to 61 Nzm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and contact with the body panels and shields.
ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove all components attached to the intake
manifold.
(3) Raise the vehicle.
(4) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the engine
exhaust manifold.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Remove fasteners 2 through 5 and remove the
intake manifold (Fig. 11).
(7) Remove fasteners 1, 6 and 7 and remove the
engine exhaust manifold (Fig. 11).
CLEANING
Clean the intake and engine exhaust manifolds and
cylinder head mating surfaces.DO NOT allow for-eign material to enter either the intake mani-
fold or the ports in the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new intake manifold gasket over the
alignment dowels on the cylinder head.
(2) Install the engine exhaust manifold assembly.
Exhaust manifold must be centrally located
over the end studs and spacer (Fig. 11).
(3) Tighten bolt No.1 to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 11).
(4) Install the intake manifold on the cylinder
head dowels (Fig. 11).
(5) Install bolts 2 through 5 (Fig. 11). Tighten
these bolts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install new engine exhaust manifold spacers
over the engine exhaust manifold mounting studs in
the cylinder head (Fig. 11).
(7) Tighten nuts 6 and 7 to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 11).
(8) Install all components to the intake manifold.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
(10) Connect the exhaust pipe to the engine ex-
haust manifold. Tighten the bolts to 31 Nzm (23 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(11) Lower the vehicle.
(12) Connect the battery negative cable.
(13) Start the engine and check for leaks.
ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ4.0L ENGINE
The intake and engine exhaust manifolds on the
4.0L engine must be removed and installed together.
The manifolds use a common gasket at the cylinder
head.
Refer to Intake ManifoldÐ4.0L Engine in this sec-
tion for the proper removal and installation proce-
dures.
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the air inlet hose from the throttle
body and air cleaner.
(3) Loosen the accessory drive belt tension and re-
move the belt from the power steering pump.
(4) Remove the power steering pump and brackets
from the water pump and intake manifold. Support
power steering pump and bracket with mechanics
wire attached to the radiator upper crossmember.
(5) Remove the fuel tank filler cap to relieve the
fuel tank pressure.
(6) Install the fuel tank filler cap.
(7) Disconnect fuel supply and return tube from
the fuel rail (refer to Group 14, Fuel System - Quick
Connect Fittings).
(8) Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throt-
tle body and the holddown bracket.
Fig. 11 Intake/Engine Exhaust Manifold Installation
(2.5L Engine)
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CAUTION: When disconnecting the cruise control
connector at the throttle body, DO NOT pry the con-
nector off with pliers or screwdriver. Use finger
pressure only. Prying the connector off could break
it.
(9) Disconnect the electrical connectors. Pull the
harnesses away from the manifold.
²The throttle position sensor.
²The idle speed control motor.
²The coolant temperature sensor at the thermostat.
²The manifold air temperature sensor at the intake
manifold.
²The fuel injectors.
²The oxygen sensor.
(10) Disconnect the crankcase ventilation (CCV)
vacuum hose and manifold absolute pressure (MAP)
sensor vacuum hose connector at the intake mani-
fold.
(11) Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum port on
the intake manifold.
(12) Disconnect CCV hose at the cylinder head
cover (Fig. 12).
(13) Remove the molded vacuum harness.
(14) Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose at
the intake manifold.
(15) Remove bolts 2 through 5 securing the intake
manifold to the cylinder head (Fig. 11). Slightly
loosen bolt No.1 and nuts 6 and 7.
(16) Remove the intake manifold and gaskets.
Drain the coolant from the manifold.
CLEANING
Clean the intake manifold and cylinder head mat-
ing surfaces.DO NOT allow foreign material to
enter either the intake manifold or the ports in
the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the new intake manifold gasket over the
locating dowels.
(2) Position the manifold in place and finger
tighten the mounting bolts.
(3) Tighten the fasteners in sequence and to the
specified torque (Fig. 11).
²Fastener No.1ÐTighten to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
²Fasteners Nos.2 through 7ÐTighten to 31 Nzm (23
ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect the fuel return and supply tube to the
connector next to the fuel rail. Push them into the
fitting until a click is heard. Verify that the connec-
tions are complete.
²First, ensure only the retainer tabs protrude from
the connectors.
²Second, pull out on the fuel tubes to ensure they
are locked in place.
(5) Connect the molded vacuum hoses to the vac-
uum port on the intake manifold and the cylinder
head cover.
(6) Connect the electrical connectors.
²The throttle position sensor.
²The automatic idle speed control motor.
²The coolant temperature sensor at the thermostat
housing.
²The fuel injectors.
²The air manifold temperature sensor.
²The oxygen sensor.
(7) Connect the CCV vacuum hose and MAP sen-
sor vacuum hose connectors to the throttle body.
(8) Install the power steering pump and bracket
assembly to the water pump and intake manifold.
(9) Connect the accelerator cable and cruise control
cable to the holddown bracket and the throttle arm.
CAUTION: Ensure that the accessory drive belt is
routed correctly. Failure to do so can cause the wa-
ter pump to turn in the opposite direction resulting
in engine overheating. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure.
(10) Tension the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for the proper procedure.
(11) Connect the air inlet hose to the throttle body
and the air cleaner.
(12) Connect the battery negative cable.
(13) Start the engine and check for leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ4.0L ENGINE
The intake and engine exhaust manifolds on the
4.0L engine must be removed and installed together.
The two manifolds use a common gasket at the cyl-
inder head.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 12 Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Hose (2.5L
Engine)
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(2) Remove air cleaner inlet hose from throttle
plate assembly.
(3) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(4) Remove the throttle cable, cruise control cable
(if equipped) and the transmission line pressure ca-
ble.
(5) Disconnect all electrical connectors on the in-
take manifold.
(6) Disconnect and remove the fuel supply and re-
turn lines from the fuel rail assembly (refer to Group
14, Fuel System).
(7) Loosen the accessory drive belt (refer to Group
7, Cooling System). Loosen the tensioner.
(8) Remove the power steering pump and bracket
from the intake manifold and set aside.
(9) Remove the fuel rail and injectors (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System).
(10) Raise the vehicle.
(11) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the engine
exhaust manifold. Discard the seal.
(12) Lower the vehicle.
(13) Remove the intake manifold and engine ex-
haust manifold.
CLEANING
Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and
the manifold if the original manifold is to be in-
stalled.
If the manifold is being replaced, ensure all the fit-
ting, etc. are transferred to the replacement mani-
fold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new exhaust/intake manifold gasket
over the alignment dowels on the cylinder head.
(2) Position the engine exhaust manifold to the cyl-
inder head. Install fastener No.3 and finger tighten
at this time (Fig. 13).
(3) Install intake manifold on the cylinder head
dowels.
(4) Install washers and fasteners Nos.1, 2, 4, 5, 8,
9, 10 and 11 (Fig. 13).
(5) Install washers and fasteners Nos.6 and 7 (Fig.
13).
(6) Tighten the fasteners in sequence and to the
specified torque (Fig. 13).
²Fasteners Nos.1 through 5ÐTighten to 33 Nzm (24
ft. lbs.) torque.
²Fasteners Nos.6 and 7ÐTighten to 31 Nzm (23 ft.
lbs.) torque.²Fasteners Nos.8 through 11ÐTighten to 33 Nzm
(24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install the fuel rail and injectors.
(8) Install the power steering pump and bracket to
the intake manifold. Tighten the belt to specification.
Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper pro-
cedures.
(9) Install the fuel supply and return lines to the
fuel rail assembly.Before connecting the fuel
lines to the fuel rail replace the O-rings in the
quick-connect fuel line couplings.Refer to Group
14, Fuel System for the proper procedure.
(10) Connect all electrical connections on the in-
take manifold.
(11) Connect the vacuum connector on the intake
manifold and install it in the bracket.
(12) Install throttle cable, cruise control cable (if
equipped).
(13) Install the transmission line pressure cable (if
equipped). Refer to Group 21, Transmission for the
adjustment procedures.
(14) Install air cleaner assembly.
(15) Connect air inlet hose to the throttle plate as-
sembly.
(16) Raise the vehicle on a side mounted hoist.
(17) Using a new seal, connect the exhaust pipe to
the engine exhaust manifold. Tighten the bolts to 31
Nzm (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(18) Lower the vehicle.
(19) Connect the battery negative cable.
(20) Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 13 Intake/Engine Exhaust Manifold Installation
(4.0L Engine)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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FRAME AND BUMPERS
CONTENTS
page page
BUMPERS.............................. 5
BUMPERS............................. 16FRAME................................. 1
FRAME................................ 10
FRAME
INDEX
page page
Frame Dimensions......................... 1
Front Skid Plate........................... 1
Fuel Filler Hose Splash ShieldÐXJ Vehicles...... 4
Fuel Tank Skid Plate........................ 3Fuel Tank Support Strap..................... 4
General Information........................ 1
Transfer Case Skid Plate.................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Jeep XJ Vehicles (Fig. 1) and the cab section of
Jeep are constructed as a unitized body and frame.
Jeep XJ unibodies are constructed from special
high-strength steel and coated metals. These types of
metals reduce weight and provide strength.
A vehicle constructed as a unibody reacts differ-
ently to the impact of a collision. While the damage
at the immediate point of impact is easily recogniz-
able, the damage must be diagnosed to expose it.
With unibody construction, there are five logical ar-
eas to examine to expose damage:
²Damage at the immediate point of impactÐpri-
mary damage.²The other (lessor) body damageÐsecondary dam-
age.
²Damage to the exterior trim and other surface-at-
tached components.
²Damage to the mechanical components.
²The interior trim and accessory damage.
When there is damage to a vehicle, the alignment
points must be returned too specifications.
FRAME DIMENSIONS
Frame dimensions are listed in millimeter scale.
All dimensions are from center to center of Principal
Locating Point (PLP), or from center to center of PLP
and fastener location (Fig. 2).
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach skid plate to
side sills (Fig. 3).
(2) Remove the nuts that attach the skid plate to
the crossmember (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the skid plate from the vehicle (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the skid plate at front crossmember
and side sills (Fig. 3).
(2) Install the nuts to attach the skid plate to
crossmember.
(3) Install the screws to attach skid plate to side
sills.
Fig. 1 JeepÐXJ
JFRAME AND BUMPERS 13 - 1

Fig. 2 Frame Alignment Reference DimensionsÐXJ Vehicles
13 - 2 XJÐFRAMEJ

TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Support the skid plate.
(2) Remove the bolts that attach the skid plate to
the transmission support crossmember and frame sill
(Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the support and skid plate from the ve-
hicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position and support the skid plate at the
frame sill and transmission support crossmember
(Fig. 4).(2) Attach the skid plate to the frame sill and
crossmember with bolts. Tighten bolts to 22 Nzm (16
ft. lbs.) torque.
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Position a support under skid plate.
(2) Remove the bolts that attach skid plate to un-
derbody side rails (Fig. 5 and 6).
(3) Remove the support and the skid plate from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position and support skid plate under fuel
tank.
(2) Install bolts to attach the skid plate to under-
body rails. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nzm (37 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Remove the support from under skid plate.
Fig. 3 Front Skid Plate Removal/Installation
Fig. 4 Transfer Case Skid Plate
Fig. 5 Fuel Tank Skid Plate W/O Trailer Hitch Or Tow
Hook
Fig. 6 Fuel Tank Skid Plate With Trailer Hitch Or
Tow Hook
JXJÐFRAME 13 - 3