1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

VACUUM ROUTING SCHEMATICÐ4.0L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROLS
INDEX
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Crankcase Ventilation System................ 5
EVAP (Evaporation) Control System........... 4
EVAP Canister........................... 4Fuel Tank Filler Tube Cap.................. 4
Pressure Relief/Rollover Valve................ 5
EVAP (EVAPORATION) CONTROL SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
The function of the EVAP control system is to pre-
vent the emissions of gasoline vapors from the fuel
tank into the atmosphere. When fuel evaporates in
the fuel tank, the vapors pass through vent hoses or
tubes to a carbon filled EVAP canister. They are
temporarily held in the canister until they can be
drawn into the intake manifold when the engine is
running.
The EVAP canister is a feature on all models for
the storage of fuel vapors from the fuel tank.
The hoses used in this system are specially
manufactured. If replacement becomes neces-
sary, it is important to use only fuel resistant
hose.
EVAP CANISTER
A sealed, maintenance free, EVAP canister is used
on all vehicles. On XJ models, the EVAP canister is
located in the engine compartment on the passenger
side frame rail (Fig. 4). On YJ models, the EVAP
canister is located in the engine compartment on the
dash panel and below the brake master cylinder (Fig.
5). The EVAP canister is filled with granules of an
activated carbon mixture. Fuel vapors entering the
EVAP canister are absorbed by the charcoal gran-
ules.
CANISTER OPERATION
The EVAP canister is equipped with a vacuum con-
trolled purge shutoff switch (orifice) (Figs. 4 or 5)
that controls canister purge operation. The switch is
open when manifold vacuum is applied to it. When
the engine is operating, the EVAP canister purge
function draws fresh air through the top of the can-
ister. This causes the stored vapors to be drawn out
of the canister and into the airstream in the air
cleaner snorkel (Fig. 6).
The air cleaner contains a venturi in the air
cleaner cover used as a purge line vacuum source
(Fig. 6). The venturi effect increases the speed of the
intake air flowing by the slots in the venturi wall.
This creates a low pressure area around the slots.
When the purge shutoff switch is open, vapors from
the canister are drawn through slots and into the
airstream flowing through the venturi (Fig. 7). The
vapors pass through the intake manifold into the en-
gine combustion chambers where they are consumed
during engine combustion.
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE CAP
The fuel tank filler tube cap incorporates a two-
way relief valve that is closed to atmosphere during
normal operating conditions. The relief valve used in
fuel filler caps of all models is calibrated at a pres-
sure of 10 kPa (1.5 psi) or a vacuum of 6 kPa (1.8 in.
Hg). When the pressure or vacuum is relieved, the
valve returns to the normally closed position.
Fig. 4 EVAP Canister LocationÐXJ Models
Fig. 5 EVAP Canister LocationÐYJ Models
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CAUTION: The fuel filler cap must be removed prior
to disconnecting any fuel system component.
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM
All 2.5L 4 cylinder and 4.0L 6 cylinder engines are
equipped with a Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system
(Figs. 8 or 9). The CCV system performs the same
function as a conventional PCV system, but does not
use a vacuum controlled valve.
On 4.0L engines, a molded vacuum tube connects
manifold vacuum to top of cylinder head (valve)
cover at dash panel end. The vacuum tube contains afixed orifice of a calibrated size. It meters the
amount of crankcase vapors drawn out of the engine.
On 2.5L engines, a fitting on drivers side of cylin-
der head (valve) cover contains the metered orifice. It
is connected to manifold vacuum.
A fresh air supply hose from the air cleaner is con-
nected to front of cylinder head cover on 4.0L en-
gines. It is connected to rear of cover on 2.5L
engines.
When the engine is operating, fresh air enters the
engine and mixes with crankcase vapors. Manifold
vacuum draws the vapor/air mixture through the
fixed orifice and into the intake manifold. The vapors
are then consumed during combustion.
PRESSURE RELIEF/ROLLOVER VALVE
All vehicles are equipped with a combination fuel
tank pressure relief and rollover valve (Fig. 10). This
dual function valve will relieve fuel tank pressure
and also prevent fuel flow through the fuel tank vent
hoses in the event of an accidental vehicle rollover.
Fig. 6 EVAP SystemÐTypical
Fig. 7 Air Cleaner VenturiÐTypical
Fig. 8 CCV SystemÐ2.5L EngineÐTypical
Fig. 9 CCV SystemÐ4.0L EngineÐTypical
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The valve incorporates a pressure relief mechanism
(Fig. 11) that releases fuel tank pressure when the
pressure increases above the calibrated sealing
value. Refer to the Fuel Tank section of Group 14,
Fuel Systems for removal and installation proce-
dures.
Fig. 10 Pressure Relief/Rollover Valve
LocationÐTypicalFig. 11 Pressure Relief/Rollover Valve Operation
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EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROLS
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Air Cleaner.............................. 7Oxygen (O2S) Sensor...................... 7
AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner used on all models (Figs. 1 or 2) is
open to ambient air. The blend air door and vacuum
motor that was used on engines of previous model
years to supply heated air, is no longer used. The air
cleaner housing assembly contains the engine air fil-
ter.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors
air temperature in the intake manifold through the
Intake Manifold Air Temperature sensor. The PCM
adjusts injector pulse width and ignition timing to
compensate for intake air temperature. Refer to Pow-
ertrain Control Module (PCM) in Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem for more information.
Refer to the Component Removal/Installation sec-
tion of this group for removal and installation proce-
dures.
OXYGEN (O2S) SENSOR
For description, operation, diagnosis and removal/
installation procedures of the O2S sensor, refer to
Group 14, Fuel Systems.
Fig. 2 Air CleanerÐYJ ModelsÐTypical
Fig. 1 Air CleanerÐXJ ModelsÐTypical
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COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Air Cleaner Housing....................... 8
Air Filter................................ 9
Coolant Temperature Sensor................. 9
EVAP Canister........................... 9Fuel Tank Filler Tube Cap.................. 9
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor...................... 9
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)............. 9
Pressure Relief/Rollover Valve................ 9
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Unlock clean air hose clamp (Figs. 3 or 4) at
air cleaner cover. To unlock the clamp, attach adjust-
able pliers to clamp and rotate pliers as shown in fig-
ure 3. Remove clean air hose at cover.
(2) Disconnect vacuum lines at air cleaner hous-
ing.
(3) YJ Models: Release the three over-center type
clamps securing the housing to the housing bracket.
XJ Models: Remove the housing cover and remove
air filter. Remove two bolts and one nut.
(4) Release the air cleaner housing from the ambi-
ent air inlet and remove housing from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position air cleaner housing to body and ambi-
ent air inlet.
(2) YJ Models: Lock the three over-center type
clamps securing the housing to the housing bracket.
XJ Models: Install two bolts and one nut to housing.Fig. 3 Air CleanerÐXJ ModelsÐTypical
Fig. 4 Air CleanerÐYJ ModelsÐTypical
Fig. 5 Clamp Removal
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Install air filter and cover.
(3) Install vacuum lines to housing.
(4) Install clean air hose and clamp to cover. Com-
press the clamp snugly with adjustable pliers as
shown in figure 6.
AIR FILTER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) Pry back the six clips (YJ Models) or three clips
(XJ Models) retaining the air cleaner cover to the air
cleaner housing.
(2) Lift the cover up and position to the side.
(3) Remove air filter.
(4) Clean the inside of air cleaner housing before
installing new filter.
(5) Reverse the preceding operation for installa-
tion. Be sure the air cleaner cover is properly seated
to air cleaner housing.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
For description, operation, diagnosis and removal/
installation procedures of the engine coolant temper-
ature sensor, refer to Group 14, Fuel Systems.
EVAP CANISTER
On XJ models, the EVAP canister is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side frame rail
(Fig. 7). On YJ models, the EVAP canister is located
in the engine compartment on the dash panel and be-
low the brake master cylinder (Fig. 8).
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) Disconnect the vacuum lines at the EVAP can-
ister. Note location of lines before removal.
(2) Remove canister retaining strap bolt.
(3) Remove canister from vehicle.Reverse the procedure for installation.
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE CAP
If replacement of the fuel filler tube cap is neces-
sary, it must be replaced with an identical cap to be
sure of correct system operation.
OXYGEN (O2S) SENSOR
For description, operation, diagnosis and removal/
installation procedures of the O2S sensor, refer to
Group 14, Fuel Systems.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
For removal and installation procedures, refer to
Group 14, Fuel Systems.
PRESSURE RELIEF/ROLLOVER VALVE
For removal and installation procedures, refer to
the Fuel Tank section of Group 14, Fuel Systems.
Fig. 7 EVAP CanisterÐXJ Models
Fig. 8 EVAP CanisterÐYJ Models
Fig. 6 Clamp Installation
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