Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 21
bolts as shown (Fig. 4) and tighten to 49 N·m (36 ft.
lbs.).
NOTE: Make sure the toe setting does not change
during clamp tightening.
(4) Adjust the left wheel toe position with the tie
rod. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at specifi-
cations. Position the clamp bolts as shown (Fig. 4)
and tighten to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Make sure the toe setting does not change
during clamp tightening.
(5) Verify the right toe setting and turn off engine.
(6) Road test the vehicle on a flat level road to ver-
ify the steering wheel is centered.
NOTE: Once the toe setting is correct, the steering
wheel can be re-centered by adjusting only the drag
link.
TOE POSITION (RHD)
NOTE: The wheel toe position adjustment is the
final adjustment. The engine must remain running
during the entire toe position adjustment.
(1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering
wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts (Fig.
5).
(3) Adjust the left wheel toe position with the drag
link. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at the
correct TOE-IN specifications. Position the clamp
bolts to their original position and tighten to 49 N·m
(36 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 3 Steering Linkage (LHD)
1 – PITMAN ARM
2 – ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE
3 – DRAG LINK
4 – TIE ROD
5 – STEERING DAMPENER
Fig. 4 Drag Link and Tie Rod Clamp (LHD)
1 – TIE ROD CLAMP
2 – DRAG LINK CLAMPS
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SUSPENSION
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)