Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Service procedures
- Valve timing. Valve service. Piston fitting
- Piston ring-fitting
- Fitting connecting rod bearings. Fitting crankshaft main bearings. Form-in-place gaskets
- Engine performance. Honing cylinder bores. Repair damaged or worn threads
- Service engine assembly (short block). Hydrostatic lock. Engine oil service
Engine diagnosis-introduction
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as eithe ...
Valve timing. Valve service. Piston fitting
Valve timing
Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the
spark plugs.
Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
Remove the capscrews, bridge and pivot assembly,
and rocker arms from above the ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and inspection
Governor and park gear
Thoroughly clean all the governor parts in a suitable
cleaning solution but do not use any type of
caustic cleaning agents.
The governor weight components (Fig. 218) and the
governor valve (Fig. 219), must slide freely in their
bores when clean and dry. Minor surface sc ...