Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1126
(5) Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to cylin-
der head cover removal and installation in this sec-
tion.
(6) Install the timing gear cover. Refer to timing
gear cover removal and installation in this section.
(7) Install the vibration damper. Refer to the
vibration damper removal and installation in this
section.
(8) Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Group 24,
Heating and Air Conditioning for procedure.
(9) Install the radiator. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(10) Install the fan and fan shroud,. Torque fan to
56 N·m (41 ft. lbs.).
(11) If equipped, evacuate and charge the air con-
ditioning system. Refer to Group 24, Heater and Air
Conditioning for procedure.
(12) Connect the negative battery cable.
(13) Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN DIRECT
LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT HANDS NEAR
THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR
LOOSE CLOTHING.
(14) Operate the engine with the radiator cap off.
Inspect for leaks and continue operating the engine
until the thermostat opens. Add coolant, if required.
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) With
the
engine
completely
disassembled,
remove camshaft rear plate and o-ring.
(2) Install the proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Crankshaft Bearing Remover/In-
staller Tool VM-1002) at back of each bearing shell.
Drive out the bearing shells.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the new camshaft bearings with Cam-
shaft Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C3131–A by
Fig. 42 Camshaft Removal
Fig. 43 Camshaft Thrust Plate
Fig. 44 Timing Marks
1 – CAMSHAFT GEAR
2 – CRANKSHAFT GEAR
3 – OIL PUMP
4 – VACUUM PUMP
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ENGINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)