2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Tools

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Steering Column
Steering Wheel Nut61 45 Ð
Steering Column
Column Bracket Nuts12 Ð 105
Steering Column
Shaft Coupler Bolts49 36 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING COLUMN
IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The electrical ignition switch is located on the
steering column. It is used as the main on/off switch-
ing device for most electrical components. The
mechanical key lock cylinder is used to engage/disen-
gage the electrical ignition switch.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - IGNITION SWITCH
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
For ignition switch electrical schematics, refer to
Ignition Switch in Wiring Diagrams.
MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO
ROTATE)
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a floor mounted shifter:a cable is
used to connect the interlock device in the steering
column assembly, to the transmission floor shift
lever. This interlock device is used to lock the trans-
mission shifter in the PARK position when the key
lock cylinder is rotated to the LOCKED or ACCES-
SORY position. The interlock device within the steer-
ing column is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,the steering column assembly must be replaced,(Re-
fer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
If the ignition key is difficult to rotate to or from
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, it may not be
the fault of the key cylinder or the steering column
components. The brake transmission shift interlock
cable may be out of adjustment,(Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
44RE/SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM - ADJUST-
MENTS) .
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the steering col-
umn. This interlock device is used to lock the trans-
mission shifter in the PARK position when the key
lock cylinder is in the LOCKED or ACCESSORY
position. If it is difficult to rotate the key to or from
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the interlock
device within the steering column may be defective.
This device is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,
the steering column assembly must be replaced,(Re-
fer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmis-
sion and a floor mounted shifter:on certain mod-
els, a lever is located on the steering column behind
the ignition key lock cylinder. The lever must be
manually operated to allow rotation of the ignition
key lock cylinder to the LOCK or ACCESSORY posi-
tion. If it is difficult to rotate the key to the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position, the lever mechanism may be
defective. This mechanism is not serviceable. If
repair is necessary, the steering column assembly
must be replaced,(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - REMOVAL).
On other models, the ignition key cylinder must be
depressed to allow it to be rotated into the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position. If it is difficult to rotate the
key to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the lock
mechanism within the steering column may be defec-
tive. This mechanism is not serviceable. If repair is
Puller C-3894-A
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COLUMN (Continued)

GEAR
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GEAR
DESCRIPTION.........................16
OPERATION...........................16
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................16
ADJUSTMENTS
STEERING GEAR.....................18
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER STEERING GEAR..............18
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR..............19
PITMAN SHAFT
REMOVAL.............................20INSTALLATION.........................20
PITMAN SHAFT BEARING
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
PITMAN SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................23
RACK PISTON/VALVE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................25
STUB SHAFT HOUSING
REMOVAL.............................25
INSTALLATION.........................25
GEAR
DESCRIPTION
The power steering gear is a recirculating ball type
gear (Fig. 1) .
The following gear components can be serviced:
²Pitman Shaft and Cover
²Pitman Shaft Bearings
²Pitman Shaft Oil Seal/Dust Seal
²Stud Shaft Housing with Seal
²O-Rings and Teflon Rings
NOTE: If rack piston assembly is damaged the gear
must be replaced.
OPERATION
The gear acts as a rolling thread between the
worm shaft and rack piston. The worm shaft is sup-
ported by a thrust bearing at the lower end and a
bearing assembly at the upper end. When the worm
shaft is turned the rack piston moves. The rack pis-
ton teeth mesh with the pitman shaft. Turning the
worm shaft turns the pitman shaft, which turns the
steering linkage.
REMOVAL
(1) Place the front wheels in the straight ahead
position with the steering wheel centered and locked.
(2) Remove the air cleaner housing,(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - REMOVAL).
(3) Drain or siphon the power steering system.(4) Remove the pressure and return lines (Fig.
2)from the steering gear. Refer to hose removal in
this section.
(5) Remove the column coupler shaft bolt (Fig.
2)and remove the shaft from the gear.
(6) Raise and support the vehicle.
(7) Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.
(8) Remove the pitman arm from gear with Puller
C-4150A.
(9) Remove the windshield washer reservoir,(Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER
RESERVOIR - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
Remove the steering gear out of the engine compart-
ment (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the steering gear on the frame rail and
install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 108 N´m (80 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the pitman arm and tighten nut to 251
N´m (185 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install windshield washer reservoir,(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER RES-
ERVOIR - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
(6) Install the pressure and return hoses to the
steering gear and tighten to 20-38 N´m (14-28 ft.
lbs.).
(7) Install the column coupler shaft.
(8) Install the air cleaner housing,(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER
HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR
Puller Seal 7794-A
Slide Hammer C-637
Remover, Pitman Arm C-4150A
Handle C-4171
Driver 8277
Driver 8294
Scoket 8343
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GEAR (Continued)

LINKAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LINKAGE
DESCRIPTION
STEERING LINKAGE ± RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD) VEHICLES......................26
DESCRIPTION........................26
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................28
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE...................28
DAMPER
DESCRIPTION.........................28
OPERATION...........................28
REMOVAL.............................28
INSTALLATION.........................29
DRAG LINK
DESCRIPTION.........................29OPERATION...........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................29
PITMAN ARM
DESCRIPTION.........................29
OPERATION...........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................30
TIE ROD END
DESCRIPTION.........................30
OPERATION...........................30
REMOVAL.............................30
INSTALLATION.........................30
LINKAGE
DESCRIPTION
STEERING LINKAGE ± RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD) VEHICLES
Vehicles equipped with right hand drive (RHD)
steering utilize the same components of left hand
drive vehicles. The RHD Steering linkage is designed
as a mirror image of left hand drive linkage with the
exception of the steering damper (Fig. 1), which is
mounted on the same side of the vehicle weather
RHD or LHD. See figure below for reference. All
specifications are the same as LHD. Refer to Group
19, Steering of the gasoline engine service manual for
additional information.
DESCRIPTION
The steering linkage consists of a pitman arm,
drag link, tie rod, and steering dampener (Fig. 2) .
An adjustment sleeve on the tie rod is used to set
wheel toe position. The sleeve on the drag link is
used for steering wheel centering.
CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced
or serviced an alignment must be performed, to
ensure the vehicle meets all alignment specifica-
tions.
CAUTION: Components attached with a nut and cot-
ter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the
slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin
hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the
nut to align the cotter pin hole.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Pitman Arm
Shaft Nut251 185 Ð
Drag Link
Pitman Arm Nut88 65 Ð
Drag Link
Knuckle Nut47 35 Ð
Drag Link
Clamp Nuts41 30 Ð
Tie Rod
Knuckle Nut47 35 Ð
Tie Rod
Clamp Nuts41 30 Ð
Steering Damper
Axle Bolt88 65 Ð
Steering Damper
Tie Rod Nut41 30 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGEDAMPER
DESCRIPTION
The damper is mounted to the axle housing and
the tie rod end. The damper consists of steel tube
shock absorber with a permanent bushed end.
OPERATION
The steering damper provides steering system
damping.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the nut from the ball stud at the tie
rod.
(2) Remove the steering damper from the tie rod.
(3) Remove the steering damper nut and bolt from
the axle bracket (Fig. 3) .Puller C-3894±A
Remover Pitman C-4150A
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LINKAGE (Continued)

PUMP
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PUMP
DESCRIPTION - 4.0L, 4.7L................32
OPERATION
OPERATION - 4.7L....................32
OPERATION - 4.0L....................32
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PUMP LEAKAGE . 33
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - INITIAL
OPERATION - 4.0L....................33
STANDARD PROCEDURE - INITIAL
OPERATION - 4.7L....................33
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L ENGINE...............34
REMOVAL - 4.7L ENGINE...............34
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 4.0L ENGINE...........34
INSTALLATION - 4.7L ENGINE...........34
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................35
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING PUMP..............36
FLUID COOLER
DESCRIPTION.........................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37
HOSES - 4.0L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - PRESSURE LINE........37
DESCRIPTION - RETURN LINE...........37
OPERATION
OPERATION - PRESSURE LINE..........37
OPERATION - RETURN LINE............37
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
HOSES - 4.7L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 1/2º PRESSURE HOSE....38DESCRIPTION - 1/2º RETURN HOSE......38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º PRESSURE HOSE....38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º GEAR OUTLET HOSE . 38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º RETURN HOSE......38
OPERATION
OPERATION - 1/2º PRESSURE HOSE......38
OPERATION - 1/2º RETURN HOSE........38
OPERATION - 3/8º PRESSURE HOSE......39
OPERATION - 3/8º GEAR OUTLET HOSE . . . 39
OPERATION - 3/8ºRETURN HOSE........39
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 1/29PRESSURE HOSE.......39
REMOVAL - 1/29RETURN HOSE..........39
REMOVAL - 3/89PRESSURE HOSE.......39
REMOVAL - 3/89RETURN HOSE..........39
REMOVAL - 3/89GEAR OUTLET HOSE.....40
REMOVAL - INLET COOLER HOSE........40
REMOVAL - OUTLET COOLER HOSE......40
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 1/29PRESSURE HOSE....40
INSTALLATION - 1/29RETURN HOSE......40
INSTALLATION - 3/89PRESSURE HOSE....41
INSTALLATION - 3/89RETURN HOSE......41
INSTALLATION - 3/89GEAR OUTLET HOSE . 41
INSTALLATION - INLET COOLER HOSE....41
INSTALLATION - OUTLET COOLER HOSE . . 41
PULLEY
DESCRIPTION
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - 3.1L
DIESEL.............................41
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................42
RESERVOIR
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
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SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING PUMP
FLUID COOLER
DESCRIPTION
4.7L models of this vehicle are equipped with a
cooler for the power steering system fluid. The power
steering fluid cooler is located at the front of the
vehicle. It is mounted to the radiator support just
forward of the air-conditioning condenser and just
rearward of the front fascia (Fig. 6). The cooler is
positioned so it is in the air flow through the front
fascia of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(2) Drain the power steering fluid out of the reser-
voir.
(3) Remove the front fascia grille assembly,(Refer
to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
FASCIA - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the grille opening reinforcement panel
(5) Place a drain pan under the cooler.
(6) Disconnect the lower hose at cooler (Fig. 6).
(7) Disconnect the upper hose at cooler (Fig. 6).
(8) Remove the three cooler mounting bolts (Fig.
6).
(9) Remove the cooler from the vehicle.
Analyzer Set, Power Steering Flow/Pressure 6815
Adapters, Power Steering Flow/Pressure Tester
6893
4.7L HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING TEST
ADAPTER KIT - 8630
Puller C-4333
Installer, Power Steering Pulley C-4063B
Fig. 6 POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER
1 - POWER STEERING COOLER
2 - POWER STEERING COOLER LINES CLIP
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PUMP (Continued)

TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE..........1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 545RFE......177TRANSFER CASE - NV242................280
TRANSFER CASE - NV247................315
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE
DESCRIPTION..........................3
OPERATION............................5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION......................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY . 11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ROAD
TESTING............................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE TEST.....................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIR CHECKING
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH AND BAND
OPERATION.........................15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CONVERTER
HOUSING FLUID LEAK.................15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIAGNOSIS
CHARTS............................16
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ALUMINUM
THREAD REPAIR......................26
REMOVAL.............................27
DISASSEMBLY.........................29
CLEANING............................34
INSPECTION..........................34
ASSEMBLY............................34
INSTALLATION.........................41
SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS..............43
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION......................55
SPECIAL TOOLS
RE TRANSMISSIONS..................57
ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................60
OPERATION...........................60
INSPECTION..........................60BANDS
DESCRIPTION.........................61
OPERATION...........................61
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - BANDS................62
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
MECHANISM
DESCRIPTION.........................63
OPERATION...........................63
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK.......63
ADJUSTMENTS - BRAKE TRANSMISSION
SHIFT INTERLOCK....................64
ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR
DESCRIPTION.........................65
OPERATION...........................65
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................68
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
FLUID AND FILTER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EFFECTS OF
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL..............69
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CAUSES OF
BURNT FLUID........................69
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLUID
CONTAMINATION.....................70
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
CHECK.............................70
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