Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 292
the holddown bolt should easily pass through the slot
and into the engine.
No adjustments are necessary. Proceed to next
step.
(11) Install the distributor holddown clamp and
bolt. Tighten the bolt to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Remove the pin punch tool from the distribu-
tor. Or, if the plastic alignment pin was used, remove
it straight down from the bottom of the distributor.
Discard plastic pin.
(13) If removed, install the camshaft position sen-
sor to the distributor. Align the wiring harness grom-
met to the notch in the distributor housing.
(14) Install the rotor.
CAUTION:
If the distributor cap is incorrectly posi-
tioned on distributor housing, the cap or rotor may
be damaged when engine is started.
(15) Install the distributor cap. Tighten distributor
cap holddown screws to 3 N·m (26 in. lbs.) torque.
(16) If removed, install the spark plug cables to
the distributor cap. For proper firing order, refer to
the Specifications section at the end of this group.
See Engine Firing Order.
(17) Connect the distributor wiring harness to the
main engine harness.
(18) Connect battery cable to battery.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Refer to Group 14, Fuel System for procedures.
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY CYLINDER
The ignition switch is located on the steering col-
umn. The Key-In-Switch is located in the ignition
switch module. For diagnosis of the Key-In-Switch,
refer to Section 8U.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) If vehicle has a tilt column, remove tilt lever by
turning it counterclockwise.
(3) Remove upper and lower covers from steering
column (Fig. 47).
Fig. 45 Distributor Pre-position—4.0L Engines
Fig. 46 Distributor Engaged Position—4.0L Engine
Fig. 47 Shroud Removal/Installation—Typical
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)