Common Specs & Procedures

CHEROKEE COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System			Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
	Service		A/C SYSTEM
	Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
	Front		148 ft. lbs. (200 N.m). Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
	Rear		129 ft. lbs. (175 N.m). Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Battery			BATTERY
Brakes
	Bleeding Sequence		Base Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE BLEEDING , Antilock Brakes: BLEEDING
	Disc Brakes
		Service Specifications	SPECIFICATIONS
		Torque	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
	Generator		GENERATOR
	Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
	Adjustment		Serpentine belt used, not adjustable.
	Drive Belt Routing
		2.0L	Refer to appropriate "Belt Routing" figure under INSTALLATION .
		2.4L	Refer to appropriate "Belt Routing" figure under 2.4L .
		3.2L	Refer to appropriate "Belt Routing" figure under 3.2L .
Engine Cooling
	General Service Specifications
		2.0L	TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
		2.4L, 3.2L	TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Radiator Cap Pressure		21 psi (145 kPa)
	Thermostat R & I
		2.0L	THERMOSTAT
		2.4L, 3.2L	THERMOSTAT
	Water Pump R & I
		2.0L	PUMP, WATER
		2.4L, 3.2L	PUMP, WATER
Engine Mechanical
	2.0L
		Compression	170 - 225 psi, and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder.
		Oil Pressure	Refer to OIL PRESSURE table under SPECIFICATIONS
		Overhaul	SPECIFICATIONS
		Torque	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
	2.4L
		Compression	170 - 225 psi, and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder.
		Oil Pressure	Refer to OIL PRESSURE table under SPECIFICATIONS
		Overhaul	SPECIFICATIONS
		Torque	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
	3.2L
		Compression	Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder.
		Oil pressure	Refer to OIL PRESSURE table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS .
		Overhaul	ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
		Torque	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications			See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
		2.0L	81 ft. lbs. (110 N.m). Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
		2.4L	21 ft. lbs. + 51° (29 N.m + 51°) (Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.)
		3.2L	70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m). (Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.)
Fuel System
	Pressure Specification
		2.0L	FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
		2.4L & 3.2L	FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure		CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START)
	Fuel Filter Location		Fuel filters are integrated into the main fuel pump module.
	Fuel Filter R & I
		2.0L	MODULE, FUEL PUMP
		2.4L, 3.2L	MODULE, FUEL PUMP
Ignition
	Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
	Ignition Wires (Resistance)		Coil On Plug
	Ignition Wires (Routing)		Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
	2.0L
		Type	Recommended to use Mopar Spark Plugs
		Gap	0.023 - 0.025 in. (0.60 - 0.65 mm) * These are dual precious metal electrodes - only use pin gages for checking gaps and do not attempt to adjust the gap.
		Torque	13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m)
	2.4L
		Type	REC10WMPB4
		Gap	0.047 in. (1.2 mm)
		Torque	20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m)
	3.2L
		Type	RER8ZWYCB4
		Gap	0.043 in. (1.10 mm)
		Torque	13 ft. lbs. (17.5 N.m)
Starting
	Starter		Specification information is not available from manufacturer.
	Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications		TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque		Front: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , Rear: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
	Wheel Lug Nut Torque		100 ft. lbs. (135 N.m)