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1998 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 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> DaimlerChrysler -> 1999-2002 Dakota, Durango, Ram Pick-Up & Ram Van -> 1999-2004 -> Controller Anti-Lock Brakes (CAB) -> Engine Performance -> Except 1999-2002 -> Light Truck & Vans -> Pinion Factor Procedure -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -> Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) -> Shift Quality -> Theft Alarm -> Transaxle Quick Learn Procedure
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Except 1999-2002
If battery cable has been disconnected, the PCM must relearn a new operating strategy. Connect battery cable and run engine until operating temperature is reached. After engine warm-up, drive vehicle under various operating conditions until PCM has relearned new strategy.
1999-2004
Anytime the PCM is replaced the VIN and vehicle mileage must be programmed into the new PCM. If the PCM is not programmed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will set. To program the PCM, connect a DRB or suitably programmed ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 5.9 V8 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Wrangler, 1997-98 Grand Cherokee & 1997-01 Cherokee
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 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 bee...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 5.9 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 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 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 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Vehicle Information Center (VIC) -> 1998 Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS
The Vehicle Information Center (VIC) is optional on these models and mounts in the instrument panel lower center stack area, above the ashtray and below the HVAC controls. Among its features are reminders for service and distances to the next service interval.
The VIC receives inputs from hard-wired sensors and over the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network.
The "Perform Service" message will display if "Miles/Kms To Service"...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
- Remove hose from intake manifold.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS
Removal
- Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
Installation
- Position drive belt over all pu...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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