1995 JEEP YJ wheel

OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle.
(3) Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the
engine oil.
(4) Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the engine ex-
haust manifold.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust hanger at the catalytic
converter and lower the pipe.
(6) Remove the engine starter motor.
(7) Remove the flywheel/torque converter housing
access cover.
(8) Position a jack stand directly under the engine
vibration damper.
(9) Place a piece of wood (2 x 2) between the jack
stand and the engine vibration damper.
(10) Remove the engine mount through bolts.
(11) Using the jack stand, raise the engine until
adequate clearance is obtained to remove the oil pan.
(12) Remove the oil pan bolts. Carefully remove
the oil pan and gasket.
CLEANING
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1/4ý11/2
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier in-
stallation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 1).
(2) Install two dowels in the timing case cover. Install
the other two dowels in the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
(3) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block and timing case cover.
(4) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket.
(5) Install the 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten these
bolts to 14 Nzm (120 in. lbs.) torque. Install the 5/16
inch oil pan bolts (Fig. 3). Tighten these bolts to 18
Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Remove the dowels. Install the remaining 1/4
inch oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 14 Nzm (120
in. lbs.) torque.(7) Lower the engine until it is properly located on
the engine mounts.
(8) Install the through bolts and tighten the nuts.
(9) Lower the jack stand and remove the piece of
wood.
(10) Install the flywheel and torque converter
housing access cover.
(11) Install the engine starter motor.
(12) Connect the exhaust pipe to the hanger and to
the engine exhaust manifold.
(13) Install the oil pan drain plug (Fig. 3). Tighten
the plug to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Connect negative cable to battery.
(16) Fill the oil pan with engine oil to the specified
level.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DI-
RECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(17) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
Fig. 1 Fabrication of Alignment Dowels
Fig. 2 Position of Dowels in Cylinder Block
Fig. 3 Position of 5/16 inch Oil Pan Bolts
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(13) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 34
Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Install the spark plugs. Tighten the plugs to
37 Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(16) Fill the oil pan with engine oil to the full
mark on the dipstick level.
(17) Connect negative cable to battery.
REAR MAIN OIL SEALS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the flywheel or converter drive plate.
Discard the old bolts.
(2) Pry out the seal from around the crankshaft
flange (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat the outer lip of the replacement rear main
bearing seal with engine oil.(2) Carefully position the seal into place. Use rear
main Seal Installer Tool 6271 to install the seal flush
with the cylinder block.
CAUTION: The felt lip must be located inside the
flywheel mounting surface. If the lip is not posi-
tioned correctly the flywheel could tear the seal.
(3) Install the flywheel or converter drive plate.
New bolts MUST be used when installing the fly-
wheel or converter plate. Tighten the new bolts to 68
Nzm (50 ft. lbs.) torque. Turn the bolts an additional
60É.
CYLINDER BLOCK
Remove the Engine Assembly from the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Refer to the applicable sections for detailed instruc-
tions.
(1) Drain the engine oil. Remove and discard the
oil filter.
(2) Remove the water pump from the cylinder
block.
(3) Remove the distributor from the cylinder block.
(4) Remove the vibration damper.
(5) Remove the timing case cover and lay the cover
upside down.
(6) Position a drift punch into the slot in the back
of the cover and tap the old seal out.
(7) Remove the timing chain bumper.
(8) Remove the oil slinger from crankshaft.
(9) Remove the camshaft retaining bolt and re-
move the sprockets and chain as an assembly.
(10) Remove the camshaft.
(11) Remove the oil pan and gasket.
(12) Remove the timing chain tensioner.
(13) Remove the front and rear oil galley plugs.
(14) Remove the connecting rods and the pistons.
Remove the connecting rod and piston assemblies
through the top of the cylinder bores.
(15) Remove the crankshaft.
CLEANING
Thoroughly clean the oil pan and engine block gas-
ket surfaces.
Use compressed air to clean out:
²The galley at the oil filter adaptor hole, the filter
bypass hole (Fig. 9).
²The front and rear oil galley holes (Figs. 10 and
11).
²The feed holes for the crankshaft main bearings.
Once the block has been completely cleaned, apply
Loctite PST pipe sealant with Teflon 592 to the
threads of the front and rear oil galley plugs. Tighten
the plugs to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 7 Crankshaft End Play Measurement
Fig. 8 Replacement of Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
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(29) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(30) Disconnect the engine speed sensor wire con-
nection.
(31) Remove the exhaust pipe support.
(32) Remove the flywheel and converter housing
access cover.
(33)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Mark the converter and drive plate location.
(b) Remove the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(34) Remove the upper flywheel and converter
housing bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
(35) Remove the engine mount cushion-to-engine
compartment bracket bolts.
(36) Lower the vehicle.
(37) Attach a lifting device to the engine.
(38) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(39) Place a support or floor jack under the con-
verter (or flywheel) housing.
(40) Remove the remaining converter (or flywheel)
housing bolts.
(41) Lift the engine out of the engine compart-
ment.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the engine into a vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission, be care-
ful not to damage the trigger wheel on the flywheel.
(1) Attach a lifting device to the engine and lower
the engine into the engine compartment. For easier
installation, it may be necessary to remove the en-
gine mount cushions from the engine mount bracket
as an aide in alignment of the engine to the trans-
mission.
(2)Vehicles with Manual Transmission:
(a) Insert the transmission shaft into the clutch
spline.
(b) Align the flywheel housing with the engine.(c) Install and tighten the flywheel housing lower
bolts finger tight.
(3)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Align the transmission torque converter hous-
ing with the engine.
(b) Loosely install the converter housing lower
bolts and install the next higher bolt and nut on
each side.
(c) Tighten all 4 bolts finger tight.
(4) Install the engine mount cushions (if removed).
(5) Lower the engine and engine mount cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets. Install the
bolts and finger tighten the nuts.
(6) Remove the engine lifting device.
(7) Raise and support the vehicle.
(8) Install the remaining flywheel and converter
housing bolts. Tighten all bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(9)Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:
(a) Install the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(b) Ensure the installation reference marks are
aligned.
(10) Install the flywheel and converter housing ac-
cess cover.
(11) Install the exhaust pipe support and tighten
the screw.
(12) Tighten the engine mount-to-bracket bolts.
(13) Connect the engine speed sensor wire connec-
tions and tighten the screws.
(14) Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
(15) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble.
(16) Connect the wires to the starter motor sole-
noid.
(17) Lower the vehicle.
(18) Connect all the vacuum hoses and wire con-
nectors identified during engine removal.
(19) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 Nzm (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(20) Install the power brake vacuum check valve to
the booster, if equipped.
(21) Connect the fuel inlet and return hoses at the
fuel rail. Verify that the quick-connect fitting assem-
bly fits securely over the fuel lines by giving the fuel
lines a firm tug.
(22) Install the fuel line bracket to the intake man-
ifold.
(23) Connect the distributor electrical connector
and oil pressure switch connector.
(24) Connect the injection system wire harness
connector on the dash panel.
(25) Connect the line pressure cable (if equipped
with automatic transmission).
Fig. 16 Air Cleaner Assembly & Power Steering
Pump
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(18) Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(19) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant
recovery hose (Fig. 19).
(20) Disconnect lower radiator hoses at the radia-
tor.
(21) Disconnect the coolant hoses from the rear of
the intake manifold and thermostat housing.
(22) Remove the fan shroud screws.
(23) Remove the radiator attaching bolts.
(24) Remove the radiator and fan shroud (Fig. 19).
Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper pro-
cedure.
(25) Remove the fan and spacer or Tempatrol fan
assembly.
(26) Install a 5/16 X 1/2-inch SAE capscrew
through fan pulley into water pump flange. This will
maintain the pulley and water pump in alignment
when crankshaft is rotated.
(27) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(28) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 19):
(a) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(b) Drain the pump reservoir.
(c) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the
system.
(29) Lift the vehicle and support it with support
stands.
(30) Remove the starter motor.
(31) Remove the flywheel housing access cover.
(32) Remove the engine support cushion-to-bracket
through bolts.
(33) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(34) Remove the upper flywheel housing bolts and
loosen the bottom bolts.
(35) Lower the vehicle.
(36) Attach a lifting device to the engine.(37) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(38) Place a support stand under the flywheel
housing.
(39) Remove the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
(40) Lift the engine out of the engine compartment
and install on an engine stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lift the engine off the stand and lower it into
the engine compartment. For easier installation, it
may be useful to remove the engine support cushions
from the engine support brackets as an aide for
alignment of the engine-to-transmission.
(2) Insert the transmission shaft into the clutch
spline.
(3) Align the flywheel housing with the engine.
(4) Install and finger tighten the flywheel housing
lower bolts.
(5) Install the engine support cushions (if re-
moved).
(6) Remove the support stand from beneath the
flywheel housing.
(7) Lower the engine and engine support cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets. Ensure that
the bolt holes are aligned. Install the bolts and
tighten the nuts.
(8) Remove the engine lifting device.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
(10) Attach the exhaust pipe to the manifold. In-
stall and tighten the nuts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Install the flywheel housing access cover.
(12) Install the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the
clamps.
Fig. 18 Fuel Line Quick-Connect Couplings, Air
Cleaner Assembly, Throttle & Speed Control CablesFig. 19 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose, Fan Shroud & Power Steering Pump
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(12) Place Timing Case Cover Alignment and Seal
Installation Tool 6139 in the crankshaft opening in
the cover (Fig. 12).
(13) Install the timing case cover-to-cylinder block
bolts. Install the oil pan-to-timing case cover bolts.
(14) Tighten the 1/4 inch cover-to-block bolts to 7
Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the 5/16 inch front
cover-to-block bolts to 22 Nzm (192 in. lbs.) torque.
Tighten the oil pan-to-cover 1/4 inch bolts to 14 Nzm
(120 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the oil pan-to-cover 5/16
inch bolts to 18 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(15) Remove the cover alignment tool and install a
replacement oil seal into the cover.(16) Install the vibration damper on the crank-
shaft.
(17) Lubricate and tighten the damper bolt to 108
Nzm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(18) If equipped with air conditioning:
(a) Install the A/C compressor serpentine drive
belt idler pulley.
(b) Install the generator.
(c) Install the A/C condenser and receiver/drier
assembly.
(19) Install the serpentine drive belt on the pulleys
and tighten (refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the
specifications and procedures).
(20) Install the radiator. Connect the radiator
hoses and automatic transmission fluid cooler pipes,
if equipped. Fill the cooling system.
(21) Install the fan and shroud.
(22) Connect negative cable to battery.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle.
(3) Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the
engine oil.
(4) Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the exhaust
manifold.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust hanger at the catalytic
converter and lower the pipe.
(6) Remove the starter motor.
(7) Remove the engine flywheel and transmission
torque converter housing access cover.
(8) If equipped with an oil level sensor, disconnect
the sensor.
(9) Position a jack stand directly under the engine
vibration damper.
(10) Place a piece of wood (2 x 2) between the jack
stand and the engine vibration damper.
(11) Remove the engine mount through bolts.
(12) Using the jack stand, raise the engine until
adequate clearance is obtained to remove the oil pan.
(13) Remove the oil pan bolts. Carefully slide the
oil pan and gasket to the rear. If equipped with an oil
level sensor, take care not to damage the sensor.
CLEANING
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1/4 x 1 1/2
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier in-
stallation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 1).
(2) Install two dowels in the timing case cover. In-
stall the other two dowels in the cylinder block (Fig.
2).
Fig. 11 Verify CrankshaftÐCamshaft InstallationÐ
Typical
Fig. 12 Timing Case Cover Alignment and Seal
Installation Tool 6139
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(3) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block and timing case cover.
(4) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket. If equipped with an oil level sensor, take
care not to damage the sensor.
(5) Install the 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten these
bolts to 14 Nzm (120 in. lbs.) torque. Install the 5/16
inch oil pan bolts (Fig. 3). Tighten these bolts to 18
Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Remove the dowels. Install the remaining 1/4
inch oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 14 Nzm (120
in. lbs.) torque.(7) Lower the engine until it is properly located on
the engine mounts.
(8) Install the through bolts and tighten the nuts.
(9) Lower the jack stand and remove the piece of
wood.
(10) Install the engine flywheel and transmission
torque converter housing access cover.
(11) Install the engine starter motor.
(12) Connect the exhaust pipe to the hanger and to
the gine exhaust manifold.
(13) Install the oil pan drain plug (Fig. 3). Tighten
the plug to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Connect negative cable to battery.
(16) Fill the oil pan with engine oil to the specified
level.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DI-
RECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(18) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
Fig. 1 Fabrication of Alignment Dowels
Fig. 2 Position of Dowels in Cylinder Block
Fig. 3 Position of 5/16 inch Oil Pan Bolts
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REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine flywheel or converter drive
plate.
(2) Remove the oil pan.
(3) Remove the rear main bearing cap (No.7).
(4) Push the upper seal out of the groove. Ensure
that the crankshaft and seal groove are not damaged.
(5) Remove the lower half of the seal from the
bearing cap.
INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe the seal surface area of the crankshaft
until it is clean.
(2) Apply a thin coat of engine oil.
(3) Coat the lip of the seal with engine oil.
(4) Carefully position the upper seal into the
groove in the cylinder block. The lip of the seal faces
toward the front of the engine.
(5) Place the lower half of the seal into bearing cap
No.7 (Fig. 7).
(6) Coat the outer curved surface of the lower seal
with soap and the lip of the seal with engine oil (Fig. 7).
(7) Position the lower seal into the bearing cap re-
cess and seat it firmly. Be sure the seal is flush with
the cylinder block pan rail.
(8) Apply Loctite 518, or equivalent on the rear
bearing cap (Fig. 8). The bead should be 3 mm (0.125
in) thick. DO NOT apply Loctite 518, or equivalent to
the lip of the seal.
(9) Install the rear main bearing cap. DO NOT strike
the cap more than twice for proper engagement.
(10) Tighten all main bearing bolts to 108 Nzm (80
ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install the oil pan gasket and oil pan.(12) Install the engine flywheel or converter drive
plate.
CYLINDER BLOCK
Remove the Engine Assembly from the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Refer to the applicable sections for detailed instruc-
tions.
(1) Drain the engine oil. Remove and discard the
oil filter.
(2) Remove the water pump from the cylinder block.
(3) Remove the vibration damper.
(4) Remove the timing case cover and lay the cover
upside down.
(5) Position a drift punch into the slot in the back
of the cover and tap the old seal out.
(6) Remove the oil slinger from crankshaft.
(7) Remove the camshaft retaining bolt and re-
move the sprockets and chain as an assembly.
(8) Remove the camshaft.
(9) Remove the oil pan and gasket.
(10) Remove the front and rear oil galley plugs.
(11) Remove the oil pump.
(12) Remove the connecting rods and the pistons.
Remove the connecting rod and piston assemblies
through the top of the cylinder bores.
(13) Remove the crankshaft.
CLEANING
Thoroughly clean the oil pan and engine block gas-
ket surfaces.
Use compressed air to clean out:
²The galley at the oil filter adaptor hole, the filter
bypass hole.
Fig. 7 Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
Fig. 8 Location of Loctite 518 (or equivalent)
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FUEL FILLER HOSE SPLASH SHIELDÐXJ
VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws that attach fuel filler hose
splash shield to wheelhouse panel and frame rail
(Fig. 7).
(2) Remove the hose splash shield from wheel-
house panel and frame rail (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position fuel filler hose splash shield at wheel-
house panel and frame rail.
(2) Install screws to attach splash shield to wheel-
house panel and frame rail.
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP
SERVICE INFORMATION
XJ fuel tank support straps are attached to the un-
derside of the vehicle via T-slots and hole-slots in the
frame members.
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, position a support under skid
plate.
(2) If equipped, remove the bolts that attach skid
plate to underbody side rails.
(3) If applicable, remove the support and skid plate
from fuel tank.
(4) Support fuel tank.
(5) Loosen nut from fuel tank support strap bolt to
allow bolt head to be removed from hole-slot in frame
member (Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the strap T-end from frame member T-
slot (Fig. 9).
(7) Separate support strap from fuel tank and re-
move it from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position support strap around fuel tank.
(2) Insert strap T-end in frame member T-slot.
(3) Insert bolt in hole-slot in frame member.
Tighten nut on the bolt until bolt-head and T-end are
seat and strap is tight against the bottom of fuel
tank.
(4) Remove the support from the fuel tank.
(5) If removed, position and support and the fuel
tank skid plate under the fuel tank.
(6) If applicable, install the bolts that attach the
skid plate to the underbody side rails. Tighten the
bolts to 50 Nzm (37 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove the support from under the skid plate.
Fig. 7 Fuel Filler Hose Splash ShieldÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 8 Fuel Tank Support StrapÐXJ Vehicles
Fig. 9 Fuel Tank Support StrapsÐXJ Vehicles
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