1988 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

Fig. 2: Exploded View of Bosch Starter

Fig. 3: Exploded View of Mitsubishi Starter
OVERHAUL
Overhaul information not available.
SPECIFICATIONS
BOSCH & MITSUBISHI STARTER SPECIFICATIONS








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Application (1) Specification
Cranking Amperage Draw ...................... 120-220 Amps
No Load Test Voltage ....................... 11-11.5 Volts
No Load Test Amperage Draw .................... 75-85 Amps
No Load Test Minimum RPM ....................... 2500-3625
Solenoid Closing Voltage (All) ............. 7.3-7.8 Volts
( 1) - New brushes are 11/16" (17.5 mm) long.









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STA R TE R - P A R IS -R HO NE

1988 J e ep C hero ke e
Starters
JEEP PARIS-RHONE
Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer
DESCRIPTION
Starter is a 4-pole, 4-brush type direct series wound motor.
The engagement mechanism is integral with the starter and controls
switching on and off of motor and shifting of the starter pinion.
Fig. 1: Exploded View of Paris-Rhone Starter Motor
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
OPERATION

1) Voltage is applied to ignition switch through fuse "B" at
all times. Voltage is also applied at all times to the contact on
starter solenoid, terminal "B".
2) With ignition switch in "START" position, battery voltage
is applied from fusible link "B", to ignition switch, and to the coil
of the starter relay to ground.
3) The coil of the starter relay engages closing relay
contacts. With start relay contacts closed, battery voltage is applied
to starter solenoid. Both solenoid windings are energized.
4) The pull-in and hold-in windings work together to
magnetically pull starter gear into ring gear. At the same time the
plunger also closes solenoid switch contacts in the starter solenoid.
Full battery voltage is now applied directly to the starter motor and
it cranks the engine.
NOTE: Use the amperage draw reading after the starter motor has
obtained its maximum RPM.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
* Check the battery for a broken or cracked casing.
* Check that all connections to battery and starter are clean
and tight.
* Check electrolyte level of battery. Levels that are too high
or too low may cause poor starter motor performance.
* Check battery by measuring specific gravity of electrolyte in
each cell with a hydrometer.
NOTE: No further testing or troubleshooting procedures available
from manufacturer.
STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS TABLE








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Application Specification
Cold Cranking Voltage (Minimum) ................ 9.6 Volts
Cold Cranking Amps
Cherokee & Wagoneer ........................... 350 Amps
Comanche ...................................... 120 Amps









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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Left Side Engine Mount-to-Block .................. 40 (54)
Left Side Engine Mount-to-Bell Housing Bolt ...... 35 (47)
Left Side Engine Mount-to-Frame Sill Bolt ........ 48 (65)
Starter Mounting Bolts ........................... 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Starter Relay "B+" Terminal Nut ................... 18 (2)









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STA R TE R R EM OVA L & IN STA LLA TIO N

1988 J e ep C hero ke e
1988 Starters
REMOVAL
All Jeep Models
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
JEEP
Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove electrical wiring
from starter or solenoid (Bosch). Remove starter mounting bolts.
Remove starter and bracket from bellhousing. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten to specifications.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE








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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Jeep ............................................. 37 (50)









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STE ER IN G C O LU M N S W IT C HES

1988 J e ep C hero ke e
1988 STEERING
Jeep Steering Column Switches
All Models
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD FLASHER SWITCHES
Removal & Installation
1) Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disconnect
battery negative cable. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to the
STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL article.
2) On models with A/T, place selector lever in "PARK"
position. Remove selector lever retaining pin and lever. Using 2
screwdrivers, remove lock plate cover. On models with tilt column,
remove tilt lever.
3) Using Plate Compressor (J-23653-A), compress lock plate.
If shaft has metric threads, use Metric Forcing Screw (J-23653-4)
prior to installing compressor on shaft. Remove and discard lock plate
snap ring. Remove plate compressor
NOTE: The lock plate is under strong spring tension. DO NOT
attempt to remove snap ring without using lock plate
compressor.
4) Remove lock plate, canceling cam, upper bearing preload
spring, spring seat and bearing race (thrust washer on some models).
Depress hazard warning switch while unscrewing from column.
5) On vehicles with A/T, use a paper clip to compress lock
tab retaining shift quadrant light wire in connector block. Disconnect
wire. On all models, remove turn signal lever attaching screw and
lever.
6) On vehicles with cruise control, disconnect 2 of 4 wires
at switch connector. Fold wires back along harness. Tape wires to
harness. Tape a string to harness to aid in removal.
7) Disconnect turn signal switch wire harness at bottom of
steering column. Tape around turn signal switch harness connector to
aid in removal. Remove turn signal switch attaching screws. Remove
switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
LOCK CYLINDER
Removal
1) Remove horn button and steering wheel. Refer to the
STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL article. Remove turn signal switch.
Remove key warning buzzer switch and contacts as an assembly, using
needle-nose pliers.
2) On models with standard column, turn ignition lock
cylinder (clockwise) 2 detent positions beyond the "OFF/LOCK"
position. On models with tilt column, turn lock cylinder to "LOCK"
position. On all models, compress lock cylinder retaining tab and
remove lock cylinder from housing. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Removing Jeep Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors
Installation
1) To install, insert key in lock cylinder. Hold cylinder
sleeve while turning key clockwise until key stops. Align lock
cylinder retaining tab with keyway in housing. Insert cylinder into
housing.
2) Push lock cylinder inward until it contacts lock sector.
Rotate cylinder to engage it with lock sector. Push lock cylinder
inward until cylinder retaining tab engages in housing groove. To
complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal (Cherokee, Wagoneer & Wrangler)
Remove lower instrument panel trim panel. Insert key in lock