Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Specifications

Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Frame > Specifications

Frame dimensions

Frame dimensions are listed in millimeter scale.

All dimensions are from center to center of Principal Locating Point (PLP), or from center to center of PLP and fastener location (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Frame Dimensions
Fig. 6 Frame Dimensions

Frame torque specifications

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

Front Skid Plate Screw . . . . . . . 42 N·m (31 ft. lbs.)
Front Skid Plate Nut . . . . . . . 17 N·m (125 in. lbs.)
Transfer Case Skid Plate Bolt . . 22 N·m (16 ft. lbs.)
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Bolt . . . . . 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Front Bumper End Cap to Mounting Bracket Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 N·m (7 ft. lbs.)
Front Bumper Mounting Bracket to Frame Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)
Front Bumper to Mounting Bracket Bolt . . 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)
Front Tow Hook Bolt . . . . . . . . 100 N·m (74 ft. lbs.)
Front Tow Hook Reinforcement Bolt . . . . . . 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.)
Rear Bumper to Mtg. Bracket Nut . . . . . . . 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)
Rear Bumper Mtg. Bracket to Rear Sill Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)
Rear Tow Hook Bolt . . . . . . . . . 94 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Trailer Tow Reinforcement Brkt Bolt . . . . . 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)

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