2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Workshop Manual

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: The blue link plates on the chains and the
dots on the camshaft drive sprockets may not line
up during the timing verification procedure. The
blue link plates are lined up with the sprocket dots

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual SINGLE CAMSHAFT TIMING
NOTE: to adjust the timing on one camshaft, pre-
form the following procedure.
(1) Using Chain Tensioner Wedge, special tool
8350, stabilize the secondary chain drive (Fig. 112)

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Using a suitable pair of adjustable pliers,
rotate the camshaft until the alignment dowel on the
camshaft is aligned with the slot in the camshaft
drive gear (Fig. 113).
CAUTION: Remove excess oil

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDUREÐMEASURING
TIMING CHAIN WEAR
NOTE: This procedure must be performed with the
timing chain cover removed.
(1) Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove right and left cylinder head covers

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (16) Remove idler sprocket assembly bolt.
(17) Slide the idler sprocket assembly and crank
sprocket forward simultaneously to remove the pri-
mary and secondary chains.
(18) Remove both pivoting tensi

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual INSPECTION
Inspect the following components:
²Sprockets for excessive tooth wear. Some tooth
markings are normal and not a cause for sprocket
replacement.
²Idler sprocket assembly bushing and shaft