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1998 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 PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Radiator, Replace -> 1998 -> 1998-99 Full Size Vans -> 1999-2000 -> 2.5L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Diesel Engine -> Full Size Pickups -> Gasoline Engines -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS
Do not service radiator while system is hot. Allow system to cool before removal.
Cherokee
2.5L Engine
- Remove radiator cap, then drain radiator.
- Disconnect coolant reserve tank hose from radiator.
- Remove fan shroud mounting bolts and push shroud rearward toward engine.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect and plug automatic transmission cooler lines.
- On all models, remove radiator mounting bolts.
- Remove radiator grille from front of vehicle.
- On models equipped with A/C, remove condenser to radiato...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS
Brake Lines & Linings
Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.
Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Wrangler, 1997-98 Grand Cherokee & 1997-01 Cherokee
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 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 bee...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 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 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 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 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 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 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 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 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Top Of Fuel Tank Diagram for 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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