1988 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
U-joint binding ......... A ... Require repair

Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
U-joint binding ......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of joint.
U-joint loose ........... A ... Require repair or replacement
of joint.
Unequal power assist .... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine and correct source of contamination. Follow OE
specifications for fluid type.
( 2) - Indicates internal wear.
( 3) - If steering gear is source of inadequate assist, require
repair or replacement.
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STEERING KNUCKLES
STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
bent ................... B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Pinch bolt incorrect .... B ... Require replacement with bolt
that meets OE design.
Pinch bolt loose ........ B ................. Require repair.
Pinch bolt missing ...... B ............ Require replacement.
Pinch bolt tabs
deformed (pinched
together), .032"
or more before
clamping ............... B ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Taper hole elongated .... A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Steering knuckle deformation can cause pinch
bolt breakage.
( 2) - Check for damaged stud.

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ �� STRIKE OUT BUMPERS STRIKE OUT BUMPER INSPECTION$

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STRIKE OUT BUMPERS
STRIKE OUT BUMPER INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A .......... Require replacement of
broken part.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A .......... Require replacement of
corroded part.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
missing part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Split ................... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
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STRUT RODS
STRUT ROD INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Adjusting nut seized .... A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Attaching hardware
bent ................... B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part, if available;
otherwise, replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual if available; otherwise,
replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A

if available; otherwise,
replace strut rod.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
strut rod.
Attaching (mating) hole
oversized .............. A ... Require repair or replacement
of frame.
Attaching point on frame
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ........ Require repair of frame.
Bent .................... A ............ Require replacement.
Mating (attaching) hole
oversized .............. A ... Require repair or replacement
of frame.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
(1) - Only required if an alignment is being performed.
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STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: When the following guidelines indicate replacement of
bearing, only the bearing should be replaced if it is
available separately; otherwise, replace the bearing
plate assembly.
STRUT UPPER BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace bearing plate assembly.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace bearing
plate assembly.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace bearing plate assembly.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace bearing plate assembly.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
bearing plate assembly.
Bearing axial or radial
movement exceeds vehicle
manufacturer's

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual specifications ......... B ............. Require replacement
of bearing.
Bearing binding ......... A ............. Require replacement

specifications ......... B ............. Require replacement
of bearing.
Bearing binding ......... A ............. Require replacement
of bearing.
Bearing missing ......... C ............. Require replacement
of bearing.
Bearing seized .......... A ............. Require replacement
of bearing.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Holes distorted ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Severely corroded,
affecting structural
integrity .............. A ............ Require replacement.
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SWAY BAR LINKS
SWAY BAR LINK INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace link.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace link.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace link.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace link.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
link.
Ball and socket has
looseness (perceptible
vertical movement) ..... 1 ........ ( 1) Suggest replacement.
Ball and socket has
looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 1)( 2) Require replacement.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose ....... A ............. ( 6) Require repair.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ (7) Require replacement.
( 1) - If manufacturers procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an appr

Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ (7) Require replacement.
( 1) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 2) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
integrity.
( 3) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
( 7) - Check for damaged taper hole.
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SWAY BARS
SWAY BAR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace sway bar.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A .......... Require replacement of
corroded part, if available;
otherwise, replace sway bar.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace sway bar.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace sway bar.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace sway bar.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
sway bar.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ............ Require replacement.
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TIE ROD ENDS (INNER AND OUTER)

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$JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual TIE ROD END (INNER AND OUTER) INSPECTION��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ ��\ �� Condition$

TIE ROD END (INNER AND OUTER) INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace tie rod end.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace tie rod end.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace tie rod end.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace tie rod end.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
tie rod end.
Adjusting sleeve bent ... B ... Require replacement of sleeve
or tie rod end.
Adjusting sleeve clamps
out of position ........ B ................. Require repair.
Adjusting sleeve
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ... Require replacement of sleeve
or tie rod end.
Adjusting sleeve
missing ................ C ... Require replacement of sleeve
or tie rod end.
Adjusting sleeve
seized ................. A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Adjusting sleeve
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of sleeve or tie rod end.
Adjusting sleeve
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require replacement of sleeve
or tie rod end.
Binding ................. A .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 5) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing ..... 2 ......... ( 4) Suggest replacement
of seal.

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Grease seal torn ........ 2 ......... (5) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Greaseable tie rod end
wont take grease ...... 2 ...... ( 6) S

Grease seal torn ........ 2 ......... (5) Suggest replacement
of seal.
Greaseable tie rod end
won't take grease ...... 2 ...... ( 6) Suggest replacement of
grease fitting.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 7) Suggest replacement.
Looseness exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 7)( 8) Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose ....... A ........... ( 9) Require repair or
replacement of nut.
Seized .................. A ............. Require replacement
Stud bent ............... B ....... ( 10) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ....... ( 10) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ....... ( 10) Require replacement.
( 1) - Only required if toe needs to be adjusted.
( 2) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
( 3) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 5) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint
and will accelerate wear.
( 6) - If greaseable tie rod end will not take grease after
replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement of
tie rod end.
( 7) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket
movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 8) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant enough
to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 9) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
( 10 ) - Check for damaged taper hole.
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TRACK BARS
TRACK BAR INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace track bar.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace track bar.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace track bar.
Attaching hardware

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JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,

threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace track bar.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
track bar.
Bent .................... B ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement.
Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ (1) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ ( 2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ ( 3) Suggest replacement.
Holes distorted ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 ........ ( 4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive .............. B ..... ( 4)( 5) Require replacement.
Nut on stud loose ....... A ........... ( 6) Require repair or
replacement of nut.
Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Stud bent ............... B ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Stud broken ............. A ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ........ ( 7) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications ......... B ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 2) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
( 3) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter joint
and will accelerate wear.
( 4) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and socket
movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
( 5) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural integrity.
( 6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
( 7) - Check for damaged taper hole.
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TRAILING ARMS
TRAILING ARM INSPECTION\
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace trailing arm.
Attaching hardware
loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;

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