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:
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 ...