Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 735
(2) Inspect the bearing journals for uneven wear
pattern or finish.
(3) Inspect the bearings for wear.
(4) Inspect the distributor drive gear for wear.
(5) If the camshaft appears to have been rubbing
against the timing case cover, examine the oil pres-
sure relief holes in the rear cam journal. The oil
pressure relief holes must be free of debris.
(6) Lubricate the camshaft with Mopar Engine Oil
Supplement, or equivalent.
(7) Carefully install the camshaft to prevent dam-
age to the camshaft bearings (Fig. 69).
(8) Turn the tensioner lever to the unlocked (down)
position (Fig. 70).
(9) Pull the tensioner block toward the tensioner
lever to compress the spring. Hold the block and turn
the tensioner lever to the lock position (Fig. 70).
(10) Install the timing chain, crankshaft sprocket
and
camshaft
sprocket
with
the
timing
marks
aligned.
(11) Install the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt
and washer. Tighten the bolt to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(12) Release the timing chain tensioner by moving
the lever to the unlock position (Fig. 70).
(13) Install the timing case cover with a replace-
ment oil seal (Fig. 71). Refer to Timing Case Cover
Installation.
(14) Install the vibration damper.
(15) Install the hydraulic valve tappets.
(16) Install the push rods.
(17) Install the rocker arms, bridges and pivots.
(18) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
(19) Position the oil pump gear. Refer to Distribu-
tor in the Component Removal/Installation section of
Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
(20) Install the distributor and ignition wires.
Refer to Distributor in the Component Removal/In-
stallation section of Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
(21) Install the radiator or radiator and condenser,
if equipped with A/C.
(22) Fill the cooling system.
(23) Connect negative cable to battery.
CAMSHAFT PIN REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO
NOT
LOOSEN
THE
RADIATOR
DRAIN COCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOL-
ANT CAN OCCUR.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Drain the radiator. DO NOT waste reusable
coolant. Drain the coolant into a clean container.
(3) Remove the fan and shroud.
(4) Disconnect the radiator overflow tube, radiator
hoses, automatic transmission fluid cooler pipes (if
equipped).
(5) Remove the radiator.
(6) If equipped with air conditioning:
CAUTION: DO NOT loosen or disconnect any air
conditioner system fittings. Move the condenser
and receiver/drier aside as a complete assembly.
Fig. 70 Loading Timing Chain Tensioner
1 – LOCK
2 – UNLOCK
3 – TENSIONER BLOCK
4 – TENSIONER LEVER
Fig. 71 Timing Case Cover
1 – TIMING CASE COVER
2 – CAMSHAFT
3 – CRANKSHAFT
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2.5L ENGINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)