Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 262
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH TEST
(1) Place the transmission gear selector lever in
the Park position.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle.
(4) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch
harness connector.
(5) Check for continuity between the center switch
terminal and a good chassis ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the
faulty switch.
(6) Move the transmission gear selector to the
Reverse position and check for continuity between
the center switch terminal and a good chassis
ground. There should be no continuity. If not OK,
replace the faulty switch.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS,
REFER
TO
GROUP
8M
-
PASSIVE
RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
STEERING
WHEEL,
STEERING
COLUMN,
OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the steering column shrouds and dis-
connect the ignition switch harness connector. Refer
to Group 8D - Ignition Systems for the procedures.
(3) With the ignition switch in the On position,
check for continuity between the ignition switch ter-
minals 1 and 7. These are the terminals at each end
of the switch connector. There should be no continu-
ity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, replace the faulty
switch.
(4) With the ignition switch held in the Start posi-
tion, check for continuity between the ignition switch
terminals 1 and 7 again. There should now be conti-
nuity. If not OK, replace the faulty switch.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STARTER
4.0L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the battery cable and solenoid feed
wire from the starter solenoid (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove the front starter mounting bolt and oil
cooler line bracket (Fig. 10).
(5) Remove the rear starter mounting bolt and
lower the starter.
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the starter hardware as follows:
• Upper mounting bolt - 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
• Lower mounting bolt - 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
• Solenoid battery cable nut - 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.)
• Solenoid terminal nut - 6 N·m (55 in. lbs.).
5.2L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 9 Starter Wiring Remove/Install - Typical
Fig. 10 Starter Remove/Install - 4.0L Engine
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STARTING SYSTEMS
8B - 7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)