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:
Engine block heater
The engine block heater warms the engine and permits
quicker starts in cold weather.
Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
For ambient temperatures below 0F (-18C), the engine
block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures ...

