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) | ||
| Rear | 148 ft. lbs. (200 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Base Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE BLEEDING , Antilock Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Base Brakes: TORQUE , Antilock Brakes: TORQUE | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Torque | N/A | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR | ||
| Torque | TORQUE-DIESEL or TORQUE | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | Refer to appropriate "Belt Routing" figure under REMOVAL . | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14-18 psi (97-124 kPa) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | PUMP, WATER | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder. | ||
| Oil Pressure | 4 psi minimum (25 kPa) at Curb Idle Speed*, 25-80 psi (170-550 kPa) at 3000 RPM: *If pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 rpm. | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2.4L & 3.2L | 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m). | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| 2.4L & 3.2L | The fuel pressure specification for all engines, including a Non SRT-4 is 407 kPa +/- 34 kPa (59 psi +/- 5 psi). SRT-4 fuel pressure specification is 552 kPa +/- 34 kPa (80 psi +/- 5 psi). | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| 2.4L & 3.2L | CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | |||
| 2.4L & 3.2L | Fuel filters are integrated into the main fuel pump module. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Type | REC10WMPB4 | ||
| Gap | 0.047 in. (1.2 mm) | ||
| Torque | 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m) | ||
| 3.2L | |||
| Type | RER8ZWYCB4 | ||
| Gap | .043 in. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | Information is not available from manufacturer. | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Front: SPECIFICATIONS , Rear: SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 96 ft. lbs. (130 N.m) | ||