engine JEEP CHEROKEE 1995 Service Repair Manual

CONNECTOR LOCATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section provides illustrations identifying com-
ponent and connector locations in the vehicle. A con-nector index is provided. Use the wiring diagrams in
each section for connector number identification. Re-
fer to the index for the proper figure number.
CONNECTOR LOCATIONS
Connector # Color Location Fig.
C101......BK ...Front Left of Engine Compartment . .2
C102......BK ...InFront of Washer Fluid Reservoir . .2
C103......BK ...Bottom of Washer Fluid Reservoir . .2
C104......BK ...Bottom of Washer Fluid Reservoir . .2
C105......BK ...TopofWasher Fluid Reservoir.....2
C106......BK ...TopofRadiator Fan Housing......2
C107......BK ...Left Fender Side Shield.........2
C108......BK ...Left Fender Side Shield.........2
C109......BK ...Near Air Cleaner..............2
C110......BK ...Left Corner of Engine Compartment .2
C111......BK ...Rear of Intake Manifold.........4
C112......BK ...OnThrottle Body.............4
C113......BK ...OnThrottle Body.............4
C114......BK ...Rear of Intake Manifold.........4
C115......GN ...Lower Right of I.P.
C116......BK ...Near ABS Control Module
C117......GN ...Center of Dash Panel...........2
C118......BK ...Injector No. 6...............4
C119......BK ...Injector No. 5...............4
C120......BK ...Injector No. 4...............4
C121......BK ...Injector No. 3...............4
C122......BK ...Injector No. 2...............4
C123......BK ...Injector No. 1...............4
C124......BK ...OnEngine, Behind Power
Steering Pump.............4
C125......BK ...OnThermostat Housing.........4
C126......BK ...OnABSControl Module.........7
C127......BK ...Near ABS Control Module........7
C128......BK ...Near Distributor..............4
C129......BK ...Near Center of Dash Panel.......3
C130......GY ...Near Center of Dash Panel.......3
C131......BK ...Near Left Kick Panel
C132......BK ...OnSteering Column...........6
C133......BK ...Near Center of Dash Panel.......3
C134......BK ...Center of Dash Panel...........3
C135......BK ...Below Brake Master Cylinder......3
C136......BK ...Right Corner of Engine Compartment .3
C137......BK ...Right Side of Hood............3
C138......BK ...Near ABS Control Module
C139......BK ...Near ABS Control Module........7
C140......GY ...Near ABS Control Module........7
C141......GN ...Near ABS Control Module........7
C142......BK ...Right Fender Side Shield........3
C143......BK ...Right Fender Side Shield........3
C144......BK ...Right Fender Side Shield........3
C145......BK ...Right Fender Side Shield........3
C146......BK ...Below Battery................3
C147......BK ...Rear of Battery...............5
C148......BK ...AtStarter Motor..............4
C149......BK ...Right Side of Engine Near Distributor .4
C150......BK ...Rear of Generator.............4
C151......BK ...Rear of Generator.............5Connector # Color Location Fig.
C152......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C153......BK ...Left Rear of Radiator Closure Panel .1
C154......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C155......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C156......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C157......BK ...Center of Grille Opening.........1
C158......BK ...Center of Grille Opening.........1
C159......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C160......BK ...Behind Lens................1
C201......GY ...Center Bottom of I.P............8
C202......WT ...Center Bottom of I.P............8
C203......BK ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C204......BK ...Right Side of I.P.
C205......BK ...Left Rear of I.P...............8
C206......BK ...Left Rear of I.P...............8
C207......BK ...Near Right Kick Panel..........7
C208......GN ...Near Right Kick Panel..........7
C209......RD ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C210......BK ...Behind Fender Side Shield
C211......BK ...Near Right Kick Panel..........7
C212......BK ...Near Right Kick Panel
C213......BK ...Rear of Headlamp Switch.......10
C214......BK ...Rear of I.P., Right of Steering
Column..................9
C215......BK ...Rear of I.P., Right of Steering
Column..................9
C216......BK ...Rear of I.P., Right of Steering
Column.................9
C217......RD ...Rear of I.P., Right of Steering
Column..................9
C218......BK ...Below Stop Lamp Switch........7
C219......BK ...Rear of I.P., Right of Steering
Column.................9
C220......NAT ..Rear of I.P. Cluster...........10
C221......BK ...Rear of I.P. Cluster...........10
C222......NAT ..Rear of I.P., Left of Steering Column .9
C223......BK ...Rear of I.P., Left of Steering Column .9
C224......BK ...Rear of I.P., Left of Steering Column .9
C225......BK ...Rear of I.P., Left of Steering Column .9
C226......BK ...OnSteering Column...........6
C227......BK ...Near ABS Control Module........7
C228......WT ...Center of I.P.
C229......BK ...Center of I.P.
C230......BK ...OnSteering Column...........6
C231......BK ...OnSteering Column...........6
C232......BK ...OnSteering Column...........6
C233......BK ...Center Bottom of I.P............8
C234......BK ...Rear of I.P., Above Ash Receiver . . .8
C235......BK ...Rear of Radio...............9
C236......BR ...Rear of A/C-Heater Controls.....10
C237......BK ...Center Bottom of I.P............8
C238......BK ...Near ABS Control Module........7
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Connector # Color Location Fig.
C239......BK ...Rear of A/C-Heater Controls.....10
C240......BK ...Rear of A/C-Heater Controls.....10
C241......BK ...Center Bottom of I.P............8
C242......GY ...Lower Left of I.P..............7
C243......BK ...Lower Left of I.P..............7
C244......GN ...Near Left Kick Panel...........7
C245......BK ...Right Rear of I.P..............8
C246......BK ...Right Rear of I.P..............8
C247......BK ...Near Left Kick Panel...........7
C248......GN ...Glove Box.................10
C249......BK ...Near Left Kick Panel...........7
C301......GY ...Behind Left Kick Panel
C302......RD ...InLeft Rear Door............13
C303......BK ...InLeft Rear Door............13
C304......BK ...InLeft Rear Door............13
C305......NAT ..InLeft Rear Door............13
C306......BK ...Near Right Seat Belt Anchor
C307......BK ...Near Floor Console
C308......BK ...Below Seat
C309......BL ...Below Right Rear Seat
C310......GN ...Below Right Rear Seat
C311......BK ...Above Fuel Tank.............19
C312......BK ...InLiftgate.................18
C313......BK ...Left Rear Quarter Panel........15
C314......BK ...Under Left Rear of Roof Liner....15
C315......BK ...InLiftgate.................18
C316......BK ...Left Rear Quarter Panel........15
C317......BK ...Left Rear Quarter Panel........15
C318......BK ...Below Right Rear Seat.........13
C319......RD ...InRight Rear Door...........13
C320......BK ...InRight Rear Door...........13
C321......BK ...InRight Rear Door...........13
C322......NAT ..InRight Rear Door...........13
C323......BK ...Right Rear Quarter Panel.......15
C324......BK ...Behind Left Kick Panel.........12
C325......BK ...Behind Left Kick Panel.........12
C326......NAT ..InFloor Console.............19
C327......BK ...Behind Dome Lamp...........11
C328......BK ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C329......BK ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C330......BK ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C331......BK ...Behind Right Kick Panel........12
C332......BK ...InLeft Door................12
C333......BK ...InLeft Door................12
C334......RD ...InLeft Door................12
C335......BK ...InLeft Door................12
C336......BK ...InLeft Door................12
C337......NAT ..InLeft Door................12
C338......NAT ..InRight Door...............12
C339......NAT ..InRight Door...............12
C340......BK ...InRight Door...............12
C341......BK ...InRight Door...............12
C342......RD ...InRight Door...............12
C343......BK ...InRight Door...............12
C344......BK ...InRight Door...............12Connector # Color Location Fig.
C345......BK ...Below Left Rear Seat..........14
C346......BK ...Below Left Rear Seat..........14
C347......BK ...Below Left Rear Seat..........14
C348......BK ...InLiftgate.................18
C349......BK ...InLiftgate.................18
C350......BK ...InLiftgate.................17
C351......GN ...InLiftgate.................18
C352......BK ...InLiftgate.................18
C353......BK ...Right Rear Quarter Panel.......15
C354......BK ...Right Rear Quarter Panel.......15
C355......BK ...Right Rear Quarter Panel.......15
C356......BK ...Right Rear Quarter Panel.......15
C357......BK ...Left Rear Quarter Panel
C358......BK ...Left Rear Quarter Panel........16
C359......BK ...Behind Overhead Console.......11
C401......BK ...Behind Sound Bar............15
C402......BK ...Behind Sound Bar............15
C403......BK ...Rear of Transfer Case.........20
C404......BK ...Rear of Transmission (2WD).....20
C404......BK ...Rear of Transfer Case (4WD).....20
C405......BK ...InRight Front Door
C406......BK ...InRight Front Door
C407......BK ...InFloor Console
C408......BK ...Below Floor Console..........19
C409......BK ...Behind Sound Bar............15
C410......BK ...Center of I.P.
C411......BK ...AtFuel Tank................19
C412......BK ...Behind Lens................17
C413......BK ...Behind Lens................17
C414......BK ...Behind Lens
C415......BK ...Behind Lens
C416......BK ...Behind Lens
C417......BK ...Behind Lens
C418......BK ...Behind Lens
C419......BK ...Behind Lens
C420......BK ...Behind Lens
C421......BK ...Behind Lens
C422......BK ...Right Fender Side Shield
C423......BK ...OnI.P.,Behind Lamp
G101............Left Fender Side Shield.........2
G102............Left Fender Side Shield.........2
G103............Right Rear of Engine...........4
G104............Right Rear of Engine...........4
G105............Right Rear of Engine...........4
G106............Right side of Engine, Below Ignition
Coil......................5
G107............Right side of Engine, Below Ignition
Coil......................5
G108............Right Fender Side Shield, Near Battery
.........................5
G201............Below Headlamp Switch
G301............Left Rear Quarter Panel........15
8W - 90 - 2 8W-90 CONNECTOR LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHDJ

Fig. 2 Engine Compartment Wiring ConnectorsÐRight Side
8W - 90 - 4 8W-90 CONNECTOR LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHDJ

Fig. 3 Engine Compartment Wiring ConnectorsÐLeft Side
J8W-90 CONNECTOR LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHD 8W - 90 - 5

Fig. 4 Engine Wiring Connectors
8W - 90 - 6 8W-90 CONNECTOR LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHDJ

Fig. 1 Front End Lighting Splices XJ-RHD
Fig. 2 Engine Compartment Splices, Left Side XJ-RHD
J8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHD 8W - 95 - 3

Fig. 3 Engine Compartment Splices, Right Side XJ-RHD
Fig. 4 Engine Splices XJ-RHD
8W - 95 - 4 8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONSÐXJ-RHDJ

ENGINES
CONTENTS
page page
LUBRICATION SYSTEM................... 37
LUBRICATION SYSTEM................... 79
2.5L ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES....... 134.0L ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES....... 55
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS...................... 5
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES......... 1
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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Engine Performance........................ 2
Form-In-Place Gaskets...................... 1
Honing Cylinder Bores...................... 2
Hydrostatic Lock........................... 4Measuring with Plastigage.................... 3
Repair Damaged or Worn Threads............. 4
Service Engine Assembly (Short Block).......... 4
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS
There are several places where form-in-place gas-
kets are used on the engine.DO NOT use form-in-
place gasket material unless specified.Care
must be taken when applying form-in-place gaskets.
Bead size, continuity and location are of great impor-
tance. Too thin a bead can result in leakage while too
much can result in spill-over. A continuous bead of
the proper width is essential to obtain a leak-free
joint.
Two types of form-in-place gasket materials are
used in the engine area (Mopar Silicone Rubber Ad-
hesive Sealant and Mopar Gasket Maker). Each have
different properties and cannot be used interchange-
ably.
MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE
SEALANT
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, normally
black in color, is available in 3 ounce tubes. Moisture
in the air causes the sealant material to cure. This
material is normally used on flexible metal flanges.
It has a shelf life of a year and will not properly cure
if over aged. Always inspect the package for the ex-
piration date before use.
MOPAR GASKET MAKER
Mopar Gasket Maker, normally red in color, is
available in 6 cc tubes. This anaerobic type gasket
material cures in the absence of air when squeezedbetween smooth machined metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. DO NOT use
on flexible metal flanges.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Parts assembled with form-in-place gaskets may be
disassembled without unusual effort. In some in-
stances, it may be necessary to lightly tap the part
with a mallet or other suitable tool to break the seal
between the mating surfaces. A flat gasket scraper
may also be lightly tapped into the joint but care
must be taken not to damage the mating surfaces.
Scrape or wire brush all gasket surfaces to remove
all loose material. Inspect stamped parts to ensure
gasket rails are flat. Flatten rails with a hammer on
a flat plate, if required. Gasket surfaces must be free
of oil and dirt. Make sure the old gasket material is
removed from blind attaching holes.
GASKET APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket re-
quires care.
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant should be
applied in a continuous bead approximately 3 mm
(0.12 inch) in diameter. All mounting holes must be
circled. For corner sealing,a3or6mm(1/8 or 1/4
inch) drop is placed in the center of the gasket con-
tact area. Uncured sealant may be removed with a
shop towel. Components should be torqued in place
while the sealant is still wet to the touch (within 10
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minutes). The use of a locating dowel is recom-
mended during assembly to prevent smearing the
material off location.
Mopar Gasket Maker should be applied sparingly
to one gasket surface. The sealant diameter should
be 1.00 mm (0.04 inch) or less. Be certain the mate-
rial surrounds each mounting hole. Excess material
can easily be wiped off. Components should be
torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a lo-
cating dowel is recommended during assembly to pre-
vent smearing the material off location.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
To provide best vehicle performance and lowest ve-
hicle emissions, it is most important that the tune-up
be done accurately. Use the specifications listed on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information label found
on the engine compartment hood.
(1) Test battery specific gravity. Add water, if nec-
essary. Clean and tighten battery connections.
(2) Test cranking amperage draw (refer to Group
8B, Battery/Starter Service for the proper proce-
dures).
(3) Tighten the intake manifold bolts (refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
the proper specifications).
(4) Perform cylinder compression test:
(a) Check engine oil level and add oil, if neces-
sary.
(b) Drive the vehicle until engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
(c) Select a route free from traffic and other
forms of congestion, observe all traffic laws and
briskly accelerate through the gears several times.
The higher engine speed may help clean out valve
seat deposits which can prevent accurate compres-
sion readings.
CAUTION: DO NOT overspeed the engine.
(d) Remove all spark plugs from engine. As spark
plugs are being removed, check electrodes for ab-
normal firing indicatorsÐfouled, hot, oily, etc.
Record cylinder number of spark plug for future
reference.
(e) Disconnect coil wire from distributor and se-
cure to good ground to prevent a spark from start-
ing a fire.
(f) Be sure throttle blades are fully open during
the compression check.
(g) Insert compression gage adaptor into the
No.1 spark plug hole. Crank engine until maximum
pressure is reached on gauge. Record this pressure
as No.1 cylinder pressure.
(h) Repeat Step 4g for all remaining cylinders.
(i) Compression should not be less than 689 kPa
(100 psi) and not vary more than 172 kPa (25 psi)
from cylinder to cylinder.(j) If cylinder(s) have abnormally low compres-
sion pressures, repeat steps 4a through 4h.
(k) If the same cylinder(s) repeat an abnormally
low reading, it could indicate the existence of a
problem in the cylinder.
The recommended compression pressures are
to be used only as a guide to diagnosing engine
problems. An engine should NOT be disassem-
bled to determine the cause of low compression
unless some malfunction is present.
(5) Clean or replace spark plugs as necessary. Ad-
just gap (refer to Group 8D, Ignition System for gap
adjustment and torque).
(6) Test resistance of spark plug cables (refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System).
(7) Inspect the primary wire. Test coil output volt-
age, primary and secondary resistance. Replace parts
as necessary (refer to Group 8D, Ignition System and
make necessary adjustment).
(8) Perform a combustion analysis.
(9) Test fuel pump for pressure (refer to Group 14,
Fuel System for the proper specifications).
(10) Inspect air filter element (refer to Group 0,
Lubrication and Maintenance for the proper proce-
dure).
(11) Inspect crankcase ventilation system (refer to
Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance for the proper
procedure).
(12) For emission controls refer to Group 25, Emis-
sion Controls System for service procedures.
(13) Inspect and adjust accessory belt drives (refer
to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper adjust-
ments).
(14) Road test vehicle as a final test.
HONING CYLINDER BORES
Before honing, stuff plenty of clean shop towels un-
der the bores and over the crankshaft to keep abra-
sive materials from entering the crankshaft area.
(1) Used carefully, the Cylinder Bore Sizing Hone
C-823 equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool
for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring or scratches. Usually a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the required lim-
its.
CAUTION: DO NOT use rigid type hones to remove
cylinder wall glaze.
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done if
the cylinder bore is straight and round. Use a cylin-
der surfacing hone, Honing Tool C-3501, equipped
with 280 grit stones (C-3501-3810). 20-60 strokes, de-
pending on the bore condition, will be sufficient to
provide a satisfactory surface. Using honing oil
C-3501-3880 or a light honing oil available from ma-
jor oil distributors.
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CAUTION: DO NOT use engine or transmission oil,
mineral spirits or kerosene.
(3) Honing should be done by moving the hone up
and down fast enough to get a crosshatch pattern.
The hone marks should INTERSECT at 50É to 60É
for proper seating of rings (Fig. 1).
(4) A controlled hone motor speed between 200 and
300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-
hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per
minute can be regulated to get the desired 50É to 60É
angle. Faster up and down strokes increase the cross-
hatch angle.
(5) After honing, it is necessary that the block be
cleaned to remove all traces of abrasive. Use a brush
to wash parts with a solution of hot water and deter-
gent. Dry parts thoroughly. Use a clean, white, lint-
free cloth to check that the bore is clean. Oil the
bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.
MEASURING WITH PLASTIGAGE
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE
Engine crankshaft bearing clearances can be deter-
mined by use of Plastigage, or equivalent. The follow-
ing is the recommended procedures for the use of
Plastigage:
(1) Remove oil film from surface to be checked.
Plastigage is soluble in oil.
(2) The total clearance of the main bearings can
only be determined by removing the weight of the
crankshaft. This can be accomplished by either of two
methods:
METHOD - 1 (PREFERRED)ÐShim the bear-
ings adjacent to the bearing to be checked. This will
remove the clearance between upper bearing shell
and the crankshaft. Place a minimum of 0.254 mm
(0.010 inch) shim between the bearing shell and the
adjacent bearing cap. Tighten the bolts to 18 Nzm (13
ft. lbs.) torque.²ALL ENGINESÐWhen checking No.1 main bear-
ing; shim No.2 main bearing.
²ALL ENGINESÐWhen checking No.2 main bear-
ing; shim No.1 and No.3 main bearing.
²ALL ENGINESÐWhen checking No.3 main bear-
ing; shim No.2 and No.4 main bearing.
²ALL ENGINESÐWhen checking No.4 main bear-
ing; shim No.3 and No.5 main bearing.
²2.5L ENGINEÐWhen checking No.5 main bear-
ing; shim No.4 main bearing.
²4.0L ENGINEÐWhen checking No.5 main bear-
ing; shim No.4 and No.6 main bearing.
²4.0L ENGINEÐWhen checking No.6 main bear-
ing; shim No.5 and No.7 main bearing.
²4.0L ENGINEÐWhen checking No.7 main bear-
ing; shim No.6 main bearing.
Remove all shims before assembling engine.
METHOD - 2 (ALTERNATIVE)ÐThe weight of
the crankshaft is supported by a jack under the coun-
terweight adjacent to the bearing being checked.
(3) Place a piece of Plastigage across the entire
width of the bearing cap shell (Fig. 2). Position the
Plastigage approximately 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) off cen-
ter and away from the oil holes. In addition, suspect
areas can be checked by placing the Plastigage in
that area. Tighten the bearing cap bolts of the bear-
ing being checked to 108 Nzm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.DO
NOT rotate the crankshaft or the Plastigage
may be smeared, giving inaccurate results.
(4) Remove the bearing cap and compare the width
of the flattened Plastigage with the scale provided on
the package (Fig. 3). Plastigage generally comes in 2
scales (one scale is in inches and the other is a met-
ric scale). Locate the band closest to the same width.
This band shows the amount of clearance. Differ-
ences in readings between the ends indicate the
amount of taper present. Record all readings taken
(refer to Engine Specifications).
(5) Plastigage is available in a variety of clearance
ranges. The 0.025-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 inch) range
is usually the most appropriate for checking engine
bearing clearances.
Fig. 1 Cylinder Bore Crosshatch Pattern
Fig. 2 Placement of Plastigage in Bearing Shell
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