1994 JEEP CHEROKEE battery

Fig. 8 Battery and Starter Wiring YJ
Fig. 9 Transmission Wiring YJ
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WIRING DIAGRAMS YJ
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
ABS Accelerator Sensor........................59
ABS Control Module.....................57, 58, 59
ABS Control Module Connector...................60
ABS Motor Pump Relay........................57
ABS Power Relay............................57
A/C Blower Switch............................50
A/C Compressor.............................49
A/C Low Pressure Switch.......................49
A/C Relay.................................49
A/C Thermostat..............................50
Accessory Illumination.........................32
Air Conditioning System (4.0L).................49, 50
A/C Blower Switch..........................50
A/C Compressor............................49
A/C Low Pressure Switch.....................49
A/C Relay................................49
A/C Thermostat............................50
Field Jumper..............................50
Powertrain Control Module.....................49
Anti-Lock Brake System (TEVES).............57, 58, 59
ABS Accelerator Sensor.......................59
ABS Control Module....................57, 58, 59
ABS Motor Pump Relay.......................57
ABS Power Relay...........................57
Brake Pedal Travel Sensor.....................57
Data Link Connector.........................57
Diode..................................58
Hydraulic Actuation Unit......................58
Left Front Wheel Sensor......................59
Left Rear Wheel Sensor.......................59
Power Distribution Center.....................57
Pump Motor..............................57
Pump Motor Sensor.........................57
Right Front Wheel Sensor.....................59
Right Rear Wheel Sensor......................59
Automatic Shut-Down Relay...................11, 17
Back-Up Lamps...........................51, 52
Back-Up Lamp Switch..........................7
Battery................................1,3,5
Blower Motor...............................47
Blower Resistor.............................47
Blower Switch..............................47
Body Harness Connector........................36
Brake Pedal Travel Sensor.......................57
Brake Warning Switch..........................9
Bulkhead Connector........................65, 66
Buzzer Module..............................36
Camshaft Position Sensor....................12, 18
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp..................52
Charging System 2.5L Engine...................3,4
Battery..................................3
Generator.................................3
Power Distribution Center......................4Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Charging System 4.0L Engine...................5,6
Battery..................................5
Generator.................................5
Power Distribution Center......................6
Cigar Lighter...............................24
Circuit Breakers
Headlamp Switch.........................1,29
#11 (W/Wiper).....................2,10,38,39
Clock....................................45
Cluster Connector............................41
Crankshaft Position Sensor...................12, 18
Data Link Connector.....................13, 19, 57
Daytime Running Lamp Module...................28
Dimmer Switch............................1,29
Dome and Courtesy Lamps......................35
Dome Lamp..............................35
Left Courtesy Lamp.........................35
Left Front Door Jamb Switch...................35
Right Courtesy Lamp........................35
Right Front Door Jamb Switch..................35
Dome Lamp................................35
Electrically Tuned Radio with Clock.................45
Electrical Schematic of Cluster....................42
Electrical Schematic of Gauge Package..............44
Electronic Speedometer.........................42
Electronic Tachometer..........................42
Engine Coolant Temp Gauge.....................44
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor..............15, 21
Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature System..........23
Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit...........23
Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit................23
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge......................44
Engine Starter System........................2,7
Back-Up Lamp Switch........................7
Engine Starter Motor.........................7
Engine Starter Relay..........................7
Park/Neutral Position Switch....................7
Engine Wiring Connector (16 Way).................69
4-WD Command Trac Switch......................8
Field Jumper...............................50
Fog Lamp Relays............................30
Fog Lamp Switch............................30
Front End Lighting.........................25, 26
Left Fog Lamp.............................25
Left Headlamp.............................25
Left Park and Turn Signal Lamp.................25
Left Side Marker Lamp.......................25
Right Fog Lamp............................26
Right Headlamp............................26
Right Park and Turn Signal Lamp................26
Right Side Marker Lamp......................26
Front End Lighting (Canada)...................27, 28
Daytime Running Lamp Module.................28
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INDEX
Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay...................3,69
A/C Compressor Clutch........................69
A/C Heater Blower Motor.......................70
A/C Low Pressure Switch.......................69
A/C Mode Select Switch........................70
A/C Thermostat..............................69
ABS Diode.................................33
ABS Green Indicator Lamp......................57
ABS Hydraulic Actuation Unit.....................33
ABS #1 Relay.............................3,31
ABS #2 Relay.............................3,31
ABS Pump Motor............................30
ABS Red Indicator Lamp.......................57
Ambient Temperature Sensor.....................53
Antenna...................................71
Antenna Mast...............................71
Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Connector...........109
Anti-Lock Braking System...............29,30,31,32,33
ABS Diode...............................33
ABS Relays...............................31
Anti-Lock Pump Motor.......................30
Anti-Lock Brake System Module.........29,30,31,32,33
Data Link Connector.........................32
G Sensor................................30
Hydraulic Actuation Unit......................33
Left Front Wheel Sensor......................29
Left Rear Wheel Sensor.......................29
Pedal Travel Sensor.........................30
Right Front Wheel Sensor.....................29
Right Rear Wheel Sensor......................29
Anti-Lock Brake System Module...........29,30,31,32,33
Anti-Lock Pump Motor.........................30
Anti-Lock Relay..............................31
Ashtray Lamp...............................48
Automatic Shut Down Relay..................3,12,17
Automatic Transmission Control System (2.5L).........27
Front Axle Lock-Up Switch.....................27
EMCC Relay..............................27
EMCC Solenoid............................27
Back-Up Lamp Switch.........................25
Ballast Resistor..............................89
Battery..................................1,7,8
Blower Motor.............................68,70
Blower Resistors...........................68,70
Blower Switch............................68,70
Body Ground...............................44
Brake Warning Switch.........................67
Bulkhead Disconnect.................101,102,103,104
Camshaft Position Sensor.....................11,20
Cargo Lamp................................50
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp..................98
Charging System 2.5L..........................5
Generator.................................5Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Charging System 4.OL..........................6
Generator.................................6
Chime Module..............................74
Ignition Key Warning Switch....................74
Seat Belt Switch...........................74
Cigar Lighter...............................37
Cigar Lighter Lamp...........................48
Circuit Breakers
In Line Circuit Breaker........................2
Trailer Tow In-Line Circuit Breaker................97
Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker...............63,64
Connectors
Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Connector.........109
Data Link Connector...................16,18,25,32
Instrument Cluster Connector................55,108
Main Body Connectors.......................112
Power Mirror Connector......................110
Powertrain Control Module Connector.............111
Remote Keyless Entry Module Connector...........114
Steering Column Connector...................106
Telltale Connector........................56,107
Trailer Tow Connector........................93
Transmission Control Module Connector...........105
Cooling Fan Relay...........................3,23
Courtesy Lamp..............................49
Crankshaft Position Sensor....................11,20
Data Link Connector....................16,18,25,32
Daytime Running Lamp Module (DRL)...............38
Daytime Running Lamp System...................38
Diode,ABS.................................33
Distributor Ignition Coil.......................16,18
Dome Lamp................................51
Dome And Courtesy Lamps..................49,50,51
Cargo Lamp..............................50
Dome Lamp..............................51
Dome/Reading Lamp.........................51
Glove Box Lamp...........................49
Left Courtesy Lamp.........................49
Reading Lamp.............................51
Right Courtesy Lamp........................49
Vanity Lamps.............................51
Dome Reading Lamp..........................51
Door Jamb Switch System....................75,76
Left Front Door Jamb Switch...................75
Left Rear Door Jamb Switch...................75
Liftgate Switch............................76
Right Front Door Jamb Switch..................76
Right Rear Door Jamb Switch..................76
EMCC Relay...............................3,27
EMCC Solenoid..............................27
Engine Block Coolant Heater/Cigar Lighter............37
Cigar Lighter..............................37
Engine Block Coolant Heater....................37
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Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Engine Block Heater.........................37
Wall Plug................................37
Engine Coolant Temperature Sending Unit.............24
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor..............14,19
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch.................24
Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature System..........24
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch...............24
Engine Oil Pressure Sending Unit................24
Engine Oil Pressure Switch....................24
Engine Starter Motor..........................7,8
Engine Starter Relay.........................3,7,8
Engine Starter System (2.5L)......................7
Battery..................................7
Engine Starter Motor.........................7
Engine Starter Relay..........................7
Park/Neutral Position Switch....................7
Engine Starter System (4.OL).....................8
Battery..................................8
Engine Starter Motor.........................8
Engine Starter Relay..........................8
Fan Control Relay............................23
Fog Lamp Illumination.......................42,47
Fog Lamps..............................39,40
Fog Lamp Switch............................42
Front Axle Switch..........................26,27
Front Door Lock and Window Switch Functions.........87
Front End Lighting..........................39,40
High Beam Relay...........................40
Left Fog Lamp.............................39
Left Headlamp.............................39
Left Park/Turn Signal Lamp....................39
Left Side Marker Lamp.......................39
Park Lamp Relay...........................39
Right Fog Lamp............................40
Right Headlamp............................40
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp...................40
Right Side Marker Lamp......................40
Front Washer Pump.........................63,64
Front Wiper Motor..........................63,64
Front Wipers/Washer (Intermittent).................64
Front Washer Pump.........................64
Front Wiper Motor..........................64
Wiper/Washer Switch........................64
Intermittent Wiper Module.....................64
Front Wiper/Washer (Standard)....................63
Front Washer Pump.........................63
Front Wiper Motor..........................63
Wiper/Washer Switch........................63
Fuel Injection Ignition System (2.5L)......11,12,13,14,15,16
Automatic Shut Down Relay....................12
Camshaft Position Sensor.....................11
Crankshaft Position Sensor.....................11
Data Link Connector.........................16
Distributor Ignition Coil.......................16
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor...............14
Fuel Pump Relay...........................12
Heated Oxygen Sensor.......................13
Idle Air Control Motor........................15Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Injectors.................................15
Intake Air Temperature Sensor..................14
MAP Sensor..............................14
Power Steering Pressure Switch.................15
Powertrain Control Module...........11,12,13,14,15,16
Throttle Position Sensor......................14
Vehicle Speed Sensor........................11
Fuel Injection Ignition System (4.OL)......17,18,19,20,21,22
Automatic Shut Down Relay....................17
Camshaft Position Sensor.....................20
Crankshaft Position Sensor.....................20
Data Link Connector.........................18
Distributor Ignition Coil.......................18
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor...............19
Fuel Pump Relay...........................17
Heated Oxygen Sensor.......................21
Idle Air Control Motor........................22
Intake Air Temperature Sensor..................19
Injectors.................................22
MAP Sensor..............................19
Powertrain Control Module...........17,18,19,20,21,22
Throttle Position Sensor......................19
Vehicle Speed Sensor........................20
Fuel Injector(s)............................15,22
Fuel Pump Relay.........................3,12,17
Fuel Tank Level Gauge Sending Unit................90
Fuel Tank System..........................89,90
Ballast Resistor............................89
Fuel Tank Level Gauge Sending Unit..............90
Full Time Indicator Lamp.....................57,58
Fuse Application Chart.........................1,2
Fuse Panel..............................99,100
Fuses
F1 ....................................3,4
F2 ................................3,4,12,17
F3 ....................................3,4
F4 ....................................3,4
F5 ....................................3,4
F6 ....................................3,4
F7 ....................................3,4
F8 ....................................3,4
F9 ....................................3,4
F10 ...................................3,4
F11 ...................................3,4
F12 ...................................3,4
F13 ...................................3,4
F14 ...................................3,4
F15 ...................................3,4
F16 ...................................3,4
Fuse #1..............................2,10,65
Fuse #2.............................2,9,37,71
Fuse #4................................1,41
Fuse #5..........................2,63,64,68,70
Fuse #7..............................2,10,32
Fuse #8..............................2,45,66
Fuse #9...............................1,4,49
Fuse #11.............................1,43,83
Fuse #13.............................1,43,83
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INDEX
Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
A/C Compressor Clutch........................45
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay....................45
A/C Heater Blower Motor.......................46
A/C Low Pressure Switch.......................45
A/C Mode Selector Switch.......................46
A/C System.............................45, 46
A/C Thermostat..............................45
Antenna Mast...............................47
Ashtray Illumination Lamp.......................26
Automatic Shut Down Relay......................9
Back-up Lamp Switch.........................16
Battery....................................6
Blower Motor............................44, 46
Blower Resistor...........................44, 46
Blower Switch............................44, 46
Body Ground...............................59
Brake Warning Switch.........................42
Camshaft Position Sensor.......................12
Cargo Lamp................................30
Charging System.............................5
Generator.................................5
Check Engine Indicator Lamp..................39, 40
Chime Module..............................43
Chime Module Connector.......................71
Cigar Lighter...............................58
Circuit Breakers
Windshield Wiper Circuit Breaker...............2,33
Connectors
Chime Module Connector......................71
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector A.............64
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector B.............65
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector C.............66
Data Link Connector.........................10
Instrument Cluster Connector 16 Way...........37, 69
Main Body Connector 1.......................70
Power Mirror Connector......................61
Powertrain Control Module Connector..............73
Steering Column Connector 11 Way...............67
Telltale Connector........................38, 68
Transmission Control Module Connector............72
Transmission Data Link Connector................17
Coolant Temperature Switch......................16
Crankshaft Position Sensor......................12
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector A..............64
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector B..............65
Dash to Instrument Panel Connector C..............66
Data Link Connector..........................10
Distributor Ignition Coil........................10
Dome Lamp................................31
Dome and Courtesy Lamps.................29, 30, 31
Cargo Lamp..............................30
Dome Lamp..............................31Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Dome/Reading Lamp.........................31
Glove Box Lamp...........................29
Reading Lamp.............................31
Vanity Lamps.............................31
Dome/Reading Lamp..........................31
Door Jamb Switch System....................49, 50
Left Front Door Jamb Switch...................50
Left Rear Door Jamb Switch...................50
Liftgate Switch............................46
Right Front Door Jamb Switch..................49
Right Rear Door Jamb Switch..................49
Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition System................9,10,11,12,13,14
Automatic Shut Down Relay.....................9
Camshaft Position Sensor.....................12
Crankshaft Position Sensor.....................12
Data Link Connector.........................10
Distributor Ignition Coil.......................10
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor...............11
Fuel Injectors.............................14
Fuel Pump Relay............................9
Heated Oxygen Sensor.......................13
Idle Air Control Motor........................14
Intake Air Temp Sensor.......................11
Map Sensor..............................11
Powertrain Control Module........9,10,11,12,13,14
Throttle Position (Sensor).....................11
Engine Block Heater...........................58
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor................11
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch.................15
Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature System..........15
Engine Oil Pressure Switch......................15
Engine Starter System..........................6
Battery..................................6
Engine Starter Motor.........................6
Engine Starter Relay..........................6
Fan Control Relay...........................3,7
Fog Lamp Illumination Lamp.....................20
Fog Lamp Relay.............................21
Fog Lamp Switch............................20
4WD Select Trac Indicator Lamp................39, 40
Front Axle Switch............................16
Front End Lighting.........................21, 22
Fog Lamp Relay...........................21
Left Fog Lamp.............................21
Left Headlamp.............................21
Left Park/Turn Signal Lamp....................21
Left Side Marker Lamp.......................21
Right Fog Lamp............................22
Right Headlamp............................22
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp...................22
Right Side Marker Lamp......................22
Front Wipers/Washer - Intermittent..............33, 34
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Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Fuel Pump Relay..........................3,9
Heated Rear Window Relay....................60
Horn Relay...............................27
LCD Illumination Relay.......................57
Right Front Door Jamb Switch....................49
Right Rear Door Jamb Switch....................49
Right Speaker...............................48
Seat Belt Switch.............................43
Seat Belt Indicator Lamp.....................39, 40
Sensors
Camshaft Position Sensor.....................12
Crankshaft Position Sensor.....................12
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor...............11
Fuel Gauge Sensor..........................54
Heated Oxygen Sensor.......................13
Intake Air Temperature Sensor..................11
Map Sensor..............................11
Throttle Position Sensor......................11
Vehicle Speed Sensor........................16
Speakers, Radio...........................47, 48
Splices
Splice A3..............................1,19
Splice A11................................5
Splice A14................................9
Splice A21................................9
Splice A21-1............................8,43
Splice A48.............................2,33
Splice A142..............................14
Splice A142-1.............................14
Splice A142-2.........................5,10,14
Splice C7................................46
Splice C15...............................52
Splice C15-1..............................52
Splice C43............................44, 46
Splice C90...............................45
Splice E2................................25
Splice F12...............................10
Splice F85.............................47, 58
Splice G7.............................12, 16
Splice K4................................11
Splice K4-1...............................11
Splice K6................................11
Splice K7................................12
Splice K22...............................11
Splice K29................................9
Splice L3................................21
Splice L90...............................55
Splice L90-1..............................22
Splice L90-2..............................56
Splice L90-3..............................55
Splice M1................................31
Splice M1-1..............................29
Splice M2................................30
Splice M2-1..............................29
Splice M2-2..............................30
Splice P79...............................51
Splice V32...............................53
Splice Z1-1...............................59Wiring Diagram Name Sheet Number
Splice Z1-2...............................20
Splice Z1-3...............................32
Splice Z1-4...............................28
Splice Z1-5............................59, 60
Splice Z1-6...............................55
Splice Z1-7...............................56
Splice Z1-10..............................22
Splice Z1-13..............................51
Splice Z1-14...............................7
Splice Z1-15..............................59
Splice Z1-16..............................16
Splice Z11...............................10
Splice Z12-1..............................13
Splice 117...............................21
Starter System...............................6
Battery..................................6
Engine Starter Motor.........................6
Engine Starter Relay..........................6
Steering Column Connector 11 Way................67
Stop Lamp Switch............................24
Stop/Turn and Hazard System..................23, 24
Hazard Flasher.............................24
Hazard Switch.............................24
Stop Lamp Switch..........................24
Turn and Hazard Flasher Switch.................24
Turn Signal Flasher..........................23
Switches
A/C Low Pressure Switch.....................45
A/C Mode Selector Switch.....................46
Back-Up Lamp Switch........................16
Blower Switch..........................44, 46
Brake Warning Switch........................42
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch...............15
Engine Oil Pressure Switch....................15
Fog Lamp Switch...........................20
Front Axle Switch...........................16
Hazard Switch.............................24
Headlamp Dimmer Switch.....................19
Headlamp Switch.........................1,19
Heated Rear Window Switch....................60
Heat Mode Select Switch......................44
Horn Switch..............................27
Ignition Key Warning Switch....................43
Ignition Switch.............................8
Left Front Door Jamb Switch...................50
Left Rear Door Jamb Switch...................50
Liftgate Switch............................50
Oil Pressure Switch.........................15
Park Brake Switch..........................42
Park Switch (Wiper).........................34
Power Mirror Switch.........................51
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch.....................35
Reed Switch..............................18
Right Front Door Jamb Switch..................49
Right Rear Door Jamb Switch..................49
Seat Belt Switch...........................43
Stop Lamp Switch..........................24
Transmission Range Switch....................17
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can easily be wiped off. Components should be
torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a lo-
cating dowel is recommended during assembly to pre-
vent smearing the material off location.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
To provide best vehicle performance and lowest ve-
hicle emissions, it is most important that the tune-up
be done accurately. Use the specifications listed on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information label
found on the engine compartment hood.
(1) Test battery specific gravity. Add water, if nec-
essary. Clean and tighten battery connections.
(2) Test cranking amperage draw (refer to Group
8B, Battery/Starter Service for the proper proce-
dures).
(3) Tighten the intake manifold bolts (refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
the proper specifications).
(4) Perform cylinder compression test:
(a) Check engine oil level and add oil, if neces-
sary.
(b) Drive the vehicle until engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
(c) Select a route free from traffic and other
forms of congestion, observe all traffic laws and
briskly accelerate through the gears several times.
The higher engine speed may help clean out valve
seat deposits which can prevent accurate compres-
sion readings.
CAUTION: DO NOT overspeed the engine.
(d) Remove all spark plugs from engine. As
spark plugs are being removed, check electrodes for
abnormal firing indicators - fouled, hot, oily, etc.
Record cylinder number of spark plug for future
reference.
(e) Disconnect coil wire from distributor and se-
cure to good ground to prevent a spark from start-
ing a fire.
(f) Be sure throttle blades are fully open during
the compression check.
(g) Insert compression gage adaptor into the
No.1 spark plug hole. Crank engine until maxi-
mum pressure is reached on gauge. Record this
pressure as No.1 cylinder pressure.
(h) Repeat Step 4g for all remaining cylinders.
(i) Compression should not be less than 689 kPa
(100 psi) and not vary more than 172 kPa (25 psi)
from cylinder to cylinder.
(j) If cylinder(s) have abnormally low compres-
sion pressures, repeat steps 4a through 4h.
(k) If the same cylinder(s) repeat an abnormally
low reading, it could indicate the existence of a
problem in the cylinder.
The recommended compression pressures are
to be used only as a guide to diagnosing engineproblems. An engine should NOT be disassem-
bled to determine the cause of low compression
unless some malfunction is present.
(5) Clean or replace spark plugs as necessary. Ad-
just gap (refer to Group 8D, Ignition System for gap
adjustment and torque).
(6) Test resistance of spark plug cables (refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System).
(7) Inspect the primary wire. Test coil output volt-
age, primary and secondary resistance. Replace parts
as necessary (refer to Group 8D, Ignition System and
make necessary adjustment).
(8) Set ignition timing to specifications (refer to
Specification Label on engine compartment hood).
(9) Perform a combustion analysis.
(10) Test fuel pump for pressure and vacuum (refer
to Group 14, Fuel System for the proper specifica-
tions).
(11) Inspect air filter element (refer to Group 0,
Lubrication and Maintenance for the proper proce-
dure).
(12) Inspect crankcase ventilation system (refer to
Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance for the proper
procedure).
(13) For emission controls refer to Group 25, Emis-
sion Controls System for service procedures.
(14) Inspect and adjust accessory belt drives (refer
to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper adjust-
ments).
(15) Road test vehicle as a final test.
HONING CYLINDER BORES
Before honing, stuff plenty of clean shop towels un-
der the bores and over the crankshaft to keep abra-
sive materials from entering the crankshaft area.
(1) Used carefully, the Cylinder Bore Sizing Hone
C-823 equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool
for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring or scratches. Usually a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the required lim-
its.
CAUTION: DO NOT use rigid type hones to remove
cylinder wall glaze.
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done if
the cylinder bore is straight and round. Use a cylin-
der surfacing hone, Honing Tool C-3501, equipped
with 280 grit stones (C-3501-3810). 20-60 strokes, de-
pending on the bore condition, will be sufficient to
provide a satisfactory surface. Using honing oil
C-3501-3880 or a light honing oil available from ma-
jor oil distributors.
CAUTION: DO NOT use engine or transmission oil,
mineral spirits or kerosene.
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE
Engine connecting rod bearing clearances can be
determined by use of Plastigage, or equivalent. The
following is the recommended procedures for the use
of Plastigage:
(1) Remove oil film from surface to be checked.
Plastigage is soluble in oil.
(2) Place a piece of Plastigage across the entire
width of the bearing cap shell (Fig. 2). Position the
Plastigage approximately 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) off cen-
ter and away from the oil holes. In addition, suspect
areas can be checked by placing the Plastigage in the
suspect area.
(3) The crankshaft must be turned until the con-
necting rod to be checked starts moving toward the
top of the engine. Only then should the rod cap with
Plastigage in place be assembled. Tighten the rod
cap nut to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.DO NOT ro-
tate the crankshaft or the Plastigage may be
smeared, giving inaccurate results.
(4) Remove the bearing cap and compare the width
of the flattened Plastigage with the scale provided on
the package (Fig. 3). Plastigage generally comes in 2
scales (one scale is in inches and the other is a met-
ric scale). Locate the band closest to the same width.
This band shows the amount of clearance. Differ-
ences in readings between the ends indicate the
amount of taper present. Record all readings taken
(refer to Engine Specifications).
(5) Plastigage is available in a variety of clearance
ranges. The 0.025-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 inch) range
is usually the most appropriate for checking engine
bearing clearances.
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially, this repair consists of:
²Drilling out worn or damaged threads.
²Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or
equivalent.
²Installing an insert into the tapped hole.
This brings the hole back to its original thread size.
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.Heli-Coil tools and inserts are readily available
from automotive parts jobbers.
SERVICE ENGINE ASSEMBLY (SHORT BLOCK)
A service replacement engine assembly (short
block) may be installed whenever the original cylin-
der block is defective or damaged beyond repair. It
consists of the cylinder block, crankshaft, piston and
rod assemblies. If needed, the camshaft must be pro-
cured separately and installed before the engine is
installed in the vehicle.
A short block is identified with the letter ``S'' stamped
on the same machined surface where the build date
code is stamped for complete engine assemblies.
Installation includes the transfer of components
from the defective or damaged original engine. Fol-
low the appropriate procedures for cleaning, inspec-
tion and torque tightening.
HYDROSTATIC LOCK
When an engine is suspected of hydrostatic lock
(regardless of what caused the problem), follow the
steps below.
(1) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
(refer to Group 14, Fuel System).
(2) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(3) Inspect air cleaner, induction system and in-
take manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(4) Place a shop towel around the spark plugs to
catch any fluid that may possibly be under pressure in
the cylinder head. Remove the plugs from the engine.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the starter motor to rotate
the crankshaft. Severe damage could occur.
(5) With all spark plugs removed, rotate the crank-
shaft using a breaker bar and socket.
(6) Identify the fluid in the cylinders (i.e. coolant,
fuel, oil, etc.).
(7) Make sure all fluid has been removed from the
cylinders.
(8) Repair engine or components as necessary to
prevent this problem from occurring again.
(9) Squirt engine oil into the cylinders to lubricate
the walls. This will prevent damage on restart.
(10) Install new spark plugs. Tighten the spark
plugs to 37 Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Drain engine oil. Remove and discard the oil
filter.
(12) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 34
Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install a new oil filter.
(14) Fill engine crankcase with the specified
amount and grade of oil (refer to Group 0, Lubrica-
tion and Maintenance).
(15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(16) Start the engine and check for any leaks.
Fig. 3 Clearance Measurement
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