Jeep Cherokee (KL): Maintenance procedures
The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed "Maintenance Schedule", there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
- Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform
repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle performance.
Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center.
- Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals.
Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunction, use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter. Engine Air Cleaner Filter. Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
- Maintenance-Free Battery. Air Conditioner Maintenance. Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Adding Washer Fluid. Exhaust System. Cooling System
- Brake System. Automatic Transmission. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Other materials:
Timing case cover. Timing chain and sprockets. Camshaft
Timing case cover
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to Group
07, Cooling System for proper procedure)
(3) Remove the accessory drive brackets that are
attached to the timing case cover.
(4) Remove the fan and hub assembly and remove
the ...