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11-09-2013, 02:36 PM
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11-09-2013, 04:27 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
So i had to brake hard on wet ice today, and man i suddenly got in a hurry turning the steering wheel. The Jeep was like bambi on ice. Need to adjust rear brakes immediately. I hope it is like on other cars with drums just to adjust through the hole in the inside of the spindle or what it is called. If its rusted i might need to take of the drum and everything in there, big hassle?
Yes, XJ drums have the little access port for adjusting the shoes. There should be a rubber plug on the backing plate right underneath the axle tube.Tires will make a huge difference when stopping on ice. If you have all seasons with a hard compound you'll be skating around a lot.
11-09-2013, 05:21 PM
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L In Line 6
I need a maintenance manual for an 88 with wiring diagrams. If I knew I was going to get another 1 10 years later I would have kept the factory manuals I had. Hind sight is 20/20.
11-09-2013, 06:41 PM
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Drums are a massive hassle and should be banned Yes, XJ drums have the little access port for adjusting the shoes. There should be a rubber plug on the backing plate right underneath the axle tube.
Tires will make a huge difference when stopping on ice. If you have all seasons with a hard compound you'll be skating around a lot.
Yes, XJ drums have the little access port for adjusting the shoes. There should be a rubber plug on the backing plate right underneath the axle tube.Tires will make a huge difference when stopping on ice. If you have all seasons with a hard compound you'll be skating around a lot.
11-10-2013, 12:37 AM
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i have a question my wife has a 91 Cherokee the transission started not shifting out of first it shifts to park, 1st, and revers. but i wont shift to 2nd i replaced the first and third shift silanoid because thats what the guy at the auto part store told me. well that was 235 out the window the problem is still there. i would love any help / advice you guys can give me.
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11-10-2013, 07:16 AM
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Year: 1998
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Headliner
I removed my 98 Cherokee headliner, cleaned it , and on a tip from my brother in law, used a product from Dip-your-car.com ( the wheel kit comes with 4 cans, did a perfect job.) My shade tree mechanic dad was impressed enough that he wanted his 93 Cherokee done as well! The website offers multiple colors, I recommend buying 1 extra can for touch up, you can scratch the headliner when reinstalling. Happy Jeeping!
11-10-2013, 07:34 AM
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i have a question my wife has a 91 Cherokee the transission started not shifting out of first it shifts to park, 1st, and revers. but i wont shift to 2nd i replaced the first and third shift silanoid because thats what the guy at the auto part store told me. well that was 235 out the window the problem is still there. i would love any help / advice you guys can give me.
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Bad Throttle Position Sensor.
Bad connections in the trans plugs. See post 10 in my link below.
Bad connection at the tCU, located up under the passenger side dash.
11-10-2013, 06:25 PM
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Is anyone overfilled on oil when they add 6 qts?
I show it over by about 1/4 of a quart.. and that is with letting it all drain including changing the filter.
I show it over by about 1/4 of a quart.. and that is with letting it all drain including changing the filter.
11-10-2013, 06:26 PM
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11-10-2013, 08:49 PM
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Is that including the oil filter? Once you fire the engine up it blasts into the filter, which stock I think holds 1/2 to 3/4 L
11-10-2013, 09:12 PM
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Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
In my mission to get rid of the all the clicks and clanks that have been bugging me for years, I replaced my motor mounts a few days ago, transmission mount yesterday, and now I have what I hope is an easy question to get rid on the next one on my list. The bracket that the rear hatch catches on rattles and I can wiggle it around with pretty much no effort, so how can I access the other side to tighten the bolts up?
Not sure if any of this makes any difference, but its a 97 4 door with the 4.0. Thanks!
Not sure if any of this makes any difference, but its a 97 4 door with the 4.0. Thanks!
11-11-2013, 10:14 AM
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Year: 1991
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Engine: I-6 4.0 HO
I'm about to take off and clean the NSS on my XJ. Just sprayed it with some PB. Letting the exhaust cool off. Any words from the wise? I've heard/prying the NSS off can suck. I've seen people recommend and warn from using screwdrivers as levers to push it off. Can the shaft be lubricated to assist in NSS reinstall? Hopefully this job will go better than I am planning on.