1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

COLUMN SHIFT DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the gear selector lever upper pivot pin
and the selector lever.
(2) Remove the upper bearing thrust washer.
(3) Remove the four screws that attach the key/
lock cylinder housing to the steering column jacket.
Remove the housing (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove the thrust cap from the key/lock cylin-
der housing (Fig. 10).
(5) Remove the ignition switch actuating rod and
rack from the key/lock cylinder housing (Fig. 10).
(6) Remove the rack preload spring and the shaft
lock bolt and spring from the key/lock cylinder hous-
ing. Remove the shift lever detent plate from the
housing (Fig. 10).(7) Use a blunt punch to exert force on the block
tooth to disengage and remove the lock sector (Fig.
11).
(8) Remove the gear selector lever housing and the
shroud from the steering column jacket.
(9) Remove the gear selector lever spring from the
lever housing.
The steering column must be removed from
the vehicle to disassemble the remaining steer-
ing column components.
Fig. 7 Key/lock Cylinder Removal
Fig. 8 Ignition Switch & Dimmer Switch
Fig. 9 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing
Fig. 10 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing Components
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(10) Remove the steering shaft (if not previously
removed).
(11) Remove the spring clip from the steering col-
umn lower bearing retainer. Remove the retainer,
the lower bearing and the adapter (Fig. 12).
(12) Slide out and remove the shift tube.
CONSOLE SHIFT DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the screws that attach the key/lock cyl-
inder housing and the shroud to the steering column
jacket (Fig. 13).
(2) Remove the dimmer switch actuator arm.
(3) Disengage the remote rod from the lock rack.(4) Remove the key/lock cylinder housing-to-shroud
attaching screws (Fig. 14). Separate the housing and
the shroud.
(5) Remove the wave washer from the key release
lever pivot. Remove the key release lever and the
pivot.
(6) Remove the lock rack and the lock bolt (Fig.
15).
(7) Remove the lock rack preload spring.
Fig. 11 Lock Sector Removal
Fig. 12 Lower Bearing, Adapter, Retainer & Clip
Fig. 13 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing Removal
Fig. 14 Housing/Shroud Attaching Screw
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(8) Use a blunt punch to exert force on the block
tooth to disengage and remove the lock sector (Fig.
16).
The steering column must be removed from
the vehicle to disassemble the remaining steer-
ing column components.
(9) Remove the steering shaft (if not previously re-
moved).(10) Remove the spring clip from the lower bearing
retainer. Remove the retainer, the bearing and the
adapter (Fig. 17).
ASSEMBLY
Proceed to Column Shift Assembly Procedure
or Console Shift Assembly Procedure.
WARNING: USE ONLY THE ORIGINAL OR EXACT
REPLACEMENT SCREWS, BOLTS AND NUTS TO
ASSEMBLE THE STEERING COLUMN. INCORRECT
SCREW OR BOLT LENGTH COULD PREVENT THE
COLUMN FROM COMPRESSING WITH IMPACT
(FRONT-END COLLISION). ALL FASTENERS USED
FOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE TIGHTENED WITH THE
CORRECT TORQUE. THIS WILL ENSURE THE COL-
UMN WILL BREAKAWAY WITH IMPACT.
CAUTION: Apply chassis lubricant to all the bear-
ing, thrust and friction producing mating surfaces
before assembly.
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(1) Insert the lock sector through the key/lock cyl-
inder hole in the key/lock cylinder housing. Install
the lock sector on the lock sector shaft (Fig. 18). En-
sure that the lock sector turns freely after installa-
tion.
(2) Install the lock rack preload spring. The bowed
side of the spring must contact the lock rack when
the rack is installed.
(3) Assemble the lock bolt and the lock rack (Fig.
19).
(4) Install the assembled lock bolt and lock rack in
the key/lock cylinder housing (Fig. 20). Mate the lock
rack block tooth with the lock sector block tooth.
(5) Install the shift lever detent plate on the key/
lock cylinder housing (Fig. 21).
Fig. 17 Lower Bearing Components
Fig. 15 Lock Rack & Lock Bolt
Fig. 16 Lock Sector Removal
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(6) Install the thrust cap on the key/lock cylinder
housing (Fig. 21).
(7) Install the ignition switch actuating rod and
rack on the key/lock cylinder housing.
(8) Insert and install the gear selector lever hous-
ing lower bearing the housing. Align the indenta-
tions in the bearing shell with the projections on the
housing jacket.
(9) Install the gear selector lever spring in the le-
ver housing.(10) Install the gear selector lever housing and
shroud on the upper end of the steering column
jacket. Rotate the housing and ensure that the bear-
ing is properly seated.
(11) Place the gear selector in the PARK position,
and the lock rack pulled downward. Position and cor-
rectly seat the key/lock cylinder housing on the steering
column jacket. Install and tighten the four attaching
screws.
(12) Insert the shift tube in the lower end of the
steering column jacket. Rotate it until the shift tube up-
per key slides into the gear selector housing keyway.
Fig. 18 Lock Sector Installation
Fig. 19 Lock Bolt & Lock Rack
Fig. 20 Lock Bolt/Lock Rack Installation
Fig. 21 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing
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CONSOLE SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(1) Insert the lock sector through the key/lock cyl-
inder hole in the cylinder housing. Install the lock
sector on the lock sector shaft (Fig. 22). Ensure that
the lock sector turns freely after installation.
(2) Install the lock rack preload spring. The bowed
side of the spring must contact the lock rack when
the rack is installed.
(3) Assemble the lock bolt and the lock rack (Fig. 23).
(4) Install the assembled lock bolt and lock rack in
the cylinder housing (Fig. 24). Mate the lock rack
block tooth with the lock sector block tooth.(5) Install the key-release lever return spring over
the threaded pivot post on the cylinder housing (Fig.
25).
(6) Insert the key-release lever finger into the lock
rack slot. Position the hole in the lever over the
threaded pivot post on cylinder housing (Fig. 26). En-
sure that the inner end of the spring contacts the re-
lease lever.
Fig. 22 Lock Sector Installation
Fig. 23 Lock Bolt & Lock Rack
Fig. 24 Lock Bolt/Lock Rack Installation
Fig. 25 Key-Release Lever Return Spring
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(7) Raise the key-release lever slightly. Install the
end of the lever spring between the lever and the
boss on the housing (Fig. 27).
(8) Apply chassis lubricant to the wave washer
(Fig. 27). Position it on the threaded pivot post and
resting on the release lever.
(9) Position the shroud on the key/lock cylinder
housing and install the attaching screws. Tighten the
screws to 2 Nzm (18 in. lbs.) torque.Ensure that
the wave washer (Fig. 27) is not displaced whileattaching the shroud to the cylinder housing.
(10) Insert the short, hooked end of the remote rod
in the lock rack.
(11) Install the assembled key/lock cylinder hous-
ing and shroud on the steering column jacket. Install
the attaching screws (Fig. 28). Tighten the screws to
7Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
COLUMN SHIFT OR CONSOLE SHIFT FINAL
ASSEMBLY
(1) To install ignition switch lock, turn the key to
the LOCK position and remove the key. This will
cause the buzzer operating lever to retract in the
key/lock cylinder. Now insert the key/lock cylinder
into the housing far enough to contact the drive shaft
(Fig. 29). Force it inward and move the ignition
switch actuator rod up and down to align the compo-
nents. When the components align, the key/lock cyl-
inder will move inward and lock in place.
(2) Install the key warning buzzer switch.
(3) Install the ignition switch, refer to Ignition
Switch ÐAll Models in Group 8D, Ignition.
(4) Install the lower bearing, the adapter, the re-
tainer and spring clip at the lower end of the steer-
ing column.
(5) Install the steering shaft through the lower end
of the steering column and insert it into the upper
bearing.
(6) Position the turn signal switch and wire har-
ness in the cylinder housing. Fold the wires against
the connector. Route the connector down through the
steering column jacket.
(7) Install the windshield wiper wire harness and
switch. Route the wire harness down through steer-
ing column jacket.
Fig. 28 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing Installation
Fig. 26 Key-Release Lever Installation
Fig. 27 Spring Positioning & Wave Washer
Installation
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(8) Align the turn signal switch in the housing and
secure the switch with the attaching screws. Tighten
the screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the dimmer switch actuator arm.
Tighten the attaching screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(10) If equipped, install the cruise control wire har-
ness. Install the turn signal stalk by pushing it
straight into the column.
(11) Position the thrust washer, the upper bearing
preload spring and the canceling cam on the steering
shaft (Fig. 30).
(12) Place the turn signal switch in the neutral
(OFF) position and install the hazard warning switch
knob.
(13) Position the lockplate on the steering shaft.
Install a replacement lockplate retaining snap ring
on the sleeve of the Lock Plate Compressor C-4156
(J-23653-B). Install the tool on the steering shaft
(Fig. 31).
(14) Compress the lockplate with the compressor
tool and position the retaining snap ring in the steer-
ing shaft groove.
(15) Ensure that the retaining snap ring is com-
pletely seated in the groove before removing the tool.
Remove the tool and install the lockplate cover.(16) Install the steering wheel. Refer to the instal-
lation procedure. Tighten the steering wheel retain-
ing nut to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(17) If removed, install the steering column in the
vehicle. Refer to the installation procedure.
(18) If disconnected, connect the battery negative
cable and, if equipped, reset the clock
Fig. 30 Canceling Cam Position
Fig. 31 Lockplate Snap Ring Installation
Fig. 29 Key/Lock Cylinder Installation
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the steering column from the vehicle,
if necessary. Refer to the removal procedure.
(2) If the column is removed for service, fabricate a
support fixture to clamp it in a vise (Fig. 1).
(3) If the steering column has not been removed
from the vehicle, place the front wheels in the
straight-ahead position. Disconnect the battery nega-
tive cable.
(4) Protect the painted areas on the steering col-
umn.
(5) Remove the steering wheel. Refer to the re-
moval procedure.
(6) Column shift: Remove the gear selector lever
retaining pin and the lever from the housing.
(7) Remove the lockplate cover. Use two small pry
bars to pry the cover off the lockplate.
WARNING: THE LOCKPLATE RETAINS A VERY
STRONG, SPRING FORCE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE STEERING SHAFT RETAINING SNAP
RING WITHOUT USING LOCKPLATE COMPRESSOR
C-4156 (J-23653-B).
(8) Compress the lockplate with Lock Plate Com-
pressor C-4156 (J-23653-B) and release the steering
shaft retaining snap ring (Fig. 2).
(9) Remove the lockplate compressor tool and the
retaining snap ring. Discard the snap ring.
(10) Remove the lockplate, canceling cam, upper
bearing preload spring, and the thrust washer from
the steering column/shaft.(11) Remove the hazard warning switch knob.
Press the knob inward and remove it from the steer-
ing column by turning it counterclockwise.
(12) If the steering column is the column shift
type, remove the two retaining screws and the gear
selector indicator cover.
(13) If the steering column is the column shift
type, remove the gear selector indicator lamp bracket
retaining screw. Do not remove the lamp and bracket
at this time.
(14) Remove the tilt-release lever.
(15) Disconnect the turn signal wire harness con-
nector from the bracket located at the lower end of
the steering column (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Wrap tape around the turn signal switch
wire harness connector to prevent it from becoming
entangled during removal.
(16) Remove the plastic protector from the wire
harness.
(17) Remove the turn signal switch retaining
screws (Fig. 4), dimmer switch actuator arm, to re-
move the switch. Guide the switch straight up and
out of the steering column.
(18) Remove the windshield wiper switch wire har-
ness and all the other wire harnesses located within
the steering column.
(19) Insert the ignition switch key into the key/
lock cylinder. Turn the key to the ON position.
Fig. 1 Steering Column Support Fixture
Fig. 2 Lockplate Snap Ring Removal
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