Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1792
LIFTGATE
The position of liftgate can be adjusted upward or
downward by use of slots in the hinge. An inward or
outward adjustment is achieved by use of slots in the
body. If an inward or outward adjustment is needed,
use 3M
y
Fast and Firm or equivalent on the hinge
to body mating surface as a sealant.
REAR SEATBACK
(1) Unlatch and position seatback in cargo posi-
tion.
(2) Loosen the screws attaching the strikers to the
rear wheelhouse.
(3) Position the seat back in the full upright posi-
tion and secure the latch into the strikers.
(4) From the cargo area of the vehicle, push the
rear of the seatback forward.
(5) Unlatch and position seatback in cargo posi-
tion.
(6) Tighten the screws attaching the strikers to
the rear wheelhouse.
(7) Position the seat back in the full upright posi-
tion and secure the latch into the strikers.
(8) Verify latch operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICANTS
COMPONENT
SERVICE INTERVAL
LUBRICANT
Door Latches
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB
(Water Resistant) (1)
Hood Latch, Release Mechanism & Safety
Latch
As Required
(When Performing Other
Underhood Service)
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB 2 EP
(2)
Hood Hinges
As Required
Engine Oil
Seat Track & Release Mechanism
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB 2 EP
(2)
Liftgate Hinge
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB 2 EP
(2)
Liftgate Support Arms
As Required
Engine Oil
Liftgate Latches
As Required
White Spray Lubricant (3)
Liftgate Release Handle (Pivot & Slide
Contact Surfaces)
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB 2 EP
(2)
Window System Components
As Required
White Spray Lubricant (3)
Lock Cylinders
Twice A Year
Lock Cylinder Lubricant (4)
Parking Brake Mechanism
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI GC-LB 2 EP
(1)
1 = Mopar Wheel Bering Grease (High Temp)
2 = Mopar Multi-Mileage Lubricant
3 = Mopar Spray White Lube
4 = Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant
Fig. 98 Door Latch Adjustment
1 – ACCESS HOLE
2 – DOOR
3 – LATCH MOUNTING BOLTS
4 – LATCH
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BODY
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)