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1996 Jeep Grand 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 PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS
Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only, Fig. Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested....
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Chrysler -> Dakota -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Jeep -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS
Chrysler
Proportioning Valve
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
- Lift vehicle with a frame contact hoist or other means so that rear suspension is hanging free with shock absorbers disconnected. Remove tire and wheel assemblies from rear axle.
- After installing a new height sensing proportioning valve, bleed both hydraulic circuits at rear brakes.
- Reinstall rubber stone shield and ensure rear springs do not contact hoist, then loosen both front spring hanger pivot bolts.
- Loosen adjustment nut on actuator assembly, Fig. , then check actuator assembly hook. The hook should be properly seated o...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1993-06 Jeep -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace as re...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS
Front
If front propeller shaft must be replaced, the new shaft length must be measured and adjusted before the vehicle is returned to use.
- Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
- Shift transmission and transfer case, if necessary, into Neutral position.
- Using a suitable marker, mark a line across yoke at transfer case, link yoke, and propeller shaft yoke at rear of front propeller shaft for installation reference.
- Mark a line across propeller shaft yoke, or Constant Velocity (CV) joint, and pinion shaft yoke, or pinion flange, for installation reference.
- Remove bolts holding f...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS
Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump or idler pulley if not equipped with power steering.
- Loosen power steering or idler pulley rear mounting bolts.
- Loosen power steering pump ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Jeep Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand 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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