Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1788
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the hinge on the liftgate.
(2) Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the lift-
gate. Tighten to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the
header panel. Tighten to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the liftgate opening upper trim.
(5) Remove the support and close the liftgate.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE A SUPPORT ROD
CYLINDER WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. EACH
SUPPORT ROD PISTON IS OPERATED BY HIGH
PRESSURE GAS. IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY IF IT IS REMOVED WITH THE
PISTON COMPRESSED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-
ASSEMBLE OR REPAIR A SUPPORT ROD CYLIN-
DER.
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the clip attaching the support rod to
the ball stud.
(4) Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.
(5) Remove the bolts attaching the support rod to
the liftgate (Fig. 89).
(6) Separate the support rod from the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the support rod on the liftgate.
(2) Install the bolts attaching the support rod to
the liftgate.
(3) Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
(4) Secure the support rod to the ball stud with
the retainer clip.
(5) Remove the support from the liftgate.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD BALL STUD
REMOVAL
(1) Open the liftgate.
(2) Support the liftgate in the open position.
(3) Remove the retainer clip attaching the support
rod to the ball stud.
(4) Disconnect the support rod from the ball stud.
(5) Remove the ball stud.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the replacement ball stud.
(2) Connect the support rod to the ball stud.
(3) Secure the support rod to the ball stud with
the clip.
(4) Remove the support from the liftgate.
LIFTGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Disconnect liftgate actuator linkages.
(3) Disconnect liftgate outside handle to latch rod.
(4) Remove nut attaching outside handle to liftgate
(Fig. 90).
(5) Separate outside handle from liftgate.
(6) If necessary, remove lock cylinder (Fig. 91).
Fig. 88 Liftgate Hinge
1 – LIFTGATE HINGE
2 – LIFTGATE
3 – HEADER PANEL
4 – HEADER PANEL
Fig. 89 Liftgate Support Rod
1 – LIFTGATE
2 – SUPPORT ROD CYLINDER
3 – WASHER
4 – BALL STUD
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)