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1996 Jeep Cherokee CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1992-95 -> 1996 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Connect DRB scan tool to data link connector, then place ignition switch in On position. Note the following:
- On 1992-95 models, refer to Figs. through for data link connector locations.
- On 1996 models, data link connector is located beneath lefthand side of instrument panel, near steering column.
- On all models, at DRB screen prompts, select "System / Anti-Lock Brakes / Teves," then read and record module information and any diagnostic trouble codes that are output.
- Refer to "Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation" to determine proper corrective ac...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1993-96 Grand Cherokee, 1984-96 Cherokee, 1987-95 Wrangler, 1993 Grand Wagoneer, 1986-92 Comanche & 1984-89 Wagoneer w/Gasoline Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle rele...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS
Front
- Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
- Scribe alignment marks on yokes at transfer case. Place marks at pinion shaft and at each end of propeller shaft. These marks will be used for installation reference.
- Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
- Disconnect propeller shaft at transfer case and remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque universal joint strap/clamp bolts at axle yoke to 14 ft. lbs.
- Torque flange to transfer case bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
Rear
- Shif...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with air conditioning, remove air conditioning drive belt.
- Remove bolts retaining air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
- Without disconnecting air conditioning refrigerant lines, position air conditioning compressor to allow alternator removal.
- On all models, remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternato...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp should light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have been completed and system has returned to normal o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water control valve.
- Remove hose from water control valve.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen power steering pump rear mounting bolts, piv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
ABS Sensor Components Diagram for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Front Door Components Diagram for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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