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Old 12-23-2010, 04:12 PM
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Hey everyone,

99 Cherokee 4.0 auto. with 250K on it. Chain is loud and i believe it has reached its limits. How hard is it to replace one and can it be done in my own garage? Thanks in advance.
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it's pretty easy. if you invest in a manual (chiltons or haynes) you should be able to DIY in one day.
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Dont forget the chain guide.
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chain guides {?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=dSU5zogukzQ

Sometimes it's earier to get the alignment marks set when someone turns the engine and you watch for the marks or vise versa.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSU5zogukzQ

Sometimes it's earier to get the alignment marks set when someone turns the engine and you watch for the marks or vise versa.
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Ya, theres a flat rubber guide/ damper that slides into the backside of the timing cover.
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