2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Transfer case

CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Blower Motor Controller (AZC) BK Behind Right Hand Side of
Instrument PanelN/S
Blower Motor Resistor Block
(MTC)BK Behind Right Hand Side of
Instrument PanelN/S
Body Control Module - C1 GY Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 21, 22
Body Control Module-C2 -LHD WT Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 21
Body Control Module-C2 -
RHDGY Lower Left Side of Instrument Panel 22
Boost Pressure Sensor
(Diesel)BK Top Front of Engine N/S
Brake Lamp Switch GY Brake Pedal Arm 31
C100 BK Right Front Engine Compartment 2, 5
C101 (4.0L RHD) LTGY Rear of Engine Compartment 15
C101 (4.7L RHD) BK Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
C102 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment 4, 7
C102 (Gas) BK Right Rear Engine Compartment 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18
C103 (Diesel) LTGY Rear of Engine 4, 7
C103 (Gas) GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 5, 10 11, 14, 15
C104 LTGY Right Rear Engine Compartment 14 18
C105 (Diesel) GY Right Rear Engine Compartment 4, 7, 8
C106 (Diesel) GY Lower Right Instrument Panel N/S
C106 (Gas RHD) GY Lower Right Instrument Panel N/S
C107 (Diesel) GY Left Rear Engine Compartment 4
C107 (LHD) BK Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 3, 30, 35
C107 (RHD) GY Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 3, 31
C108 BK Left Cowl 3, 4
C109 BK Near Transfer Case switch 12
C110 (Diesel) GY Top of Engine Near Glow Plugs 4, 7
C111 BK Left Front Frame Near Windshield
Washer Pump1, 3, 4
C112 BK Right Front Frame Near Horns 1, 5
C113 (Diesel) LTGY Rear of Engine 7, 8
C200 - LHD GY Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 19, 21, 35
C200 - RHD BK Passenger Side Near Kick Panel 20, 22
C201) WT Below Center Floor Console, Near
Park Brake19, 20, 21, 22
C202 WT HVAC Unit, Right Side of Instrument
Panel19, 20, 21, 22
C203 (AZC) WT HVAC Unit, Right Side of Instrument
Panel19, 20, 21, 22
C300 (LHD) GY Near Junction Block 30, 33
C301 (RHD) BK Near Junction Block 31
C302 BK At Driver Door 24, 25, 30, 31
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Trailer Tow Brake Lamp Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Circuit Breaker BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Connector BK In Rear Bumper 39
Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Transfer Case Position Sensor BK On Transfer Case 7
Transmission Control Module
(4.7L)BK Rear of Engine Compartment 14, 15, 18
Transmission Control Module
C1 (Diesel)BK Right Rear Side of Engine
CompartmentN/S
Transmission Control Module
C2 (Diesel)BK Right Rear Side of Engine
Compartment8
Transmission Solenoid (4.0L
Gas)BK Left Side of Transmission 12
Transmission Solenoid
Assembly (Diesel)BK On Transmission 8
Transmission Solenoid/TRS
Assembly (4.7L)GY Left Side of Transmission 16
Underhood Lamp BK At Lamp 6
Vehicle Information Center BK In Overhead Console N/S
Viscous/Cabin Heater (Diesel) BK Left Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
Washer Fluid Level Switch GY Left Front of Engine Compartment 3, 4
Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel) Near Power Distribution Center N/S
Water In Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Left Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
GROUNDS
GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G100 (4.0L and Diesel) Near Starter N/S
G100 (4.7L) Near Intake Plenum N/S
G101 Near Battery 2
G102 Right Side of Engine 14, 15
G103 Right Side of Engine 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
G104 (4.0L) Right Rear of Engine 10, 11
G104 (4.7L) Left Side of Engine 13
G105 Right Side of Engine 8
G106 Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
G107 Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
G108 Near Power Distribution Center 5
G200 Near Airbag Control Module 19, 20, 21, 22
G201 Near Airbag Control Module 19, 20, 21, 22
G300 Near Right Front Seat 34, 36
G301 Near Left Front Seat 33, 35
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

FRAME & BUMPERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT ABSORBER
REMOVAL.............................1
INSTALLATION..........................1
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................1
INSTALLATION..........................1
REAR ABSORBER
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
REAR FASCIA
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................4
FRAME
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE.............4
FRAME DIMENSIONS...................4
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................7INSTALLATION..........................7
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
DESCRIPTION..........................7
REAR TOW HOOK
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................7
TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8
FRONT ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA
- REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the retainer attaching the absorber to
the fascia.
(3) Separate the absorber from the fascia.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the absorber on the fascia.
(2) Install the retainer attaching the absorber to
the fascia.
(3) Install front fascia. Refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA
- INSTALLATION).
FRONT FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Turn front wheels to access rivets and remove
plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel liner.
(3) Remove bolts attaching fascia to fender (Fig. 1).(4) Remove plastic push pin fasteners attaching
front fascia to lower radiator crossmember splash
shield (Fig. 2).
(5) Disengage fog lamp connectors, if equipped.
(6) Remove screws attaching fascia/grille to upper
radiator crossmember (Fig. 3).
(7) Slide fascia forward to separate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide fascia onto vehicle engaging fascia with
tabs on bottom of front fenders.
(2) Install screws attaching fascia/grille to upper
radiator crossmember (Fig. 3).
(3) Install bolts attaching fascia to fender (Fig. 1).
(4) Engage fog lamp connectors, if equipped.
(5) Install plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
(6) Install plastic push pin fasteners attaching
front fascia to lower radiator crossmember splash
shield (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove supports and lower vehicle.
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position fascia on vehicle aligning retainers
with slots in quarter panel (Fig. 7).
(2) Press forward edges of fascia inward to engage
retainers.
(3) Install screws attaching fascia to liftgate open-
ing.
(4) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to lift-
gate opening.
(5) Install nuts attaching upper edge of fascia to
quarter panel and wheel liner.
(6) Install plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
(7) Install support lower vehicle.
(8) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to fuel
tank skid plate.
(9) Install the interior trim panels removed to
access fascia retainers.
(10) Install tie down loop screws.
(11) Install the wheels, refer to section 22 for
tightening sequence and torque specifications.
FRAME
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Front Tow Hook Bolt 54 40 Ð
Front Skid Plate Bolt 54 40 Ð
Rear Tow Hook Bolt 68 50 Ð
Trailer Hitch Bolts 68 50 Ð
Transfer Case Skid Plate
Bolts34 25 Ð
FRAME DIMENSIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
SIDE VIEW 8
BOTTOM VIEW 9
Fig. 6 Rear Fascia Retainers
1 - RETAINER
2 - FASCIA
Fig. 7 Fascia Attachment
1 - SLOT
2 - QUARTER PANEL
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REAR FASCIA (Continued)

TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove screws attaching trailer harness plug
to trailer hitch.
(3) Disconnect harness connector from harness
plug.
(4) Position support stands under trailer hitch.
(5) Remove bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails (Fig. 13).
(6) Separate trailer hitch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trailer hitch on support stands.
(2) Position trailer hitch on vehicle.
(3) Install bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails. Tighten bolts to 68 N´m (50 lbs.) torque.(4) Connect harness connector to harness plug.
(5) Position harness plug in trailer hitch and
install screws.
(6) Install rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
INSTALLATION).
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Support skid plate.
(2) Remove bolts that attach skid plate to trans-
mission support crossmember and frame sill (Fig.
14).
(3) Remove support and skid plate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install nutserts, if removed.
(2) Position and support skid plate at the frame
sill and transmission support crossmember.
(3) Attach skid plate to frame sill and crossmem-
ber with the bolts. Tighten bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs)
torque.
Fig. 13 Trailer Hitch
1 - FUEL TANK
2 - TRAILER HITCH
Fig. 14 Transfer Case Skid Plate
1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - NUTSERT
3 - SKID PLATE
4 - CROSSMEMBER
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HARSH
ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add Fluid
2. Throttle Linkage Mis-adjusted. 2. Adjust linkage - setting may be too long.
3. Mount and Driveline Bolts
Loose.3. Check engine mount, transmission mount,
propeller shaft, rear spring to body bolts, rear
control arms, crossmember and axle bolt torque.
Tighten loose bolts and replace missing bolts.
4. U-Joint Worn/Broken. 4. Remove propeller shaft and replace U-Joint.
5. Axle Backlash Incorrect. 5. Check per Service Manual. Correct as needed.
6. Hydraulic Pressure Incorrect. 6. Check pressure. Remove, overhaul or adjust
valve body as needed.
7. Band Mis-adjusted. 7. Adjust rear band.
8. Valve Body Check Balls Missing. 8. Inspect valve body for proper check ball
installation.
9. Axle Pinion Flange Loose. 9. Replace nut and check pinion threads before
installing new nut. Replace pinion gear if threads
are damaged.
10. Clutch, band or planetary
component damaged.10. Remove, disassemble and repair transmission
as necessary.
11. Converter Clutch Faulty. 11. Replace converter and flush cooler and line
before installing new converter.
DELAYED
ENGAGEMENT
(FROM NEUTRAL TO
DRIVE OR REVERSE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Correct level and check for leaks.
2. Filter Clogged. 2. Change filter.
3. Gearshift Linkage Mis-adjusted. 3. Adjust linkage and repair linkage if worn or
damaged.
4. Torque Converter Drain Back
(Oil drains from torque converter
into transmission sump).4. If vehicle moves normally after 5 seconds after
shifting into gear, no repair is necessary. If longer,
inspect pump bushing for wear. Replace pump
house.
5. Rear Band Mis-adjusted. 5. Adjust band.
6. Valve Body Filter Plugged. 6. Replace fluid and filter. If oil pan and old fluid
were full of clutch disc material and/or metal
particles, overhaul will be necessary.
7. Oil Pump Gears Worn/Damaged. 7. Remove transmission and replace oil pump.
8. Governor Circuit and Solenoid
Valve Electrical Fault.8. Test with DRBTscan tool and repair as
required.
9. Hydraulic Pressure Incorrect. 9. Perform pressure test, remove transmission
and repair as needed.
10. Reaction Shaft Seal Rings
Worn/Broken.10. Remove transmission, remove oil pump and
replace seal rings.
11. Rear Clutch/Input Shaft, Rear
Clutch Seal Rings Damaged.11. Remove and disassemble transmission and
repair as necessary.
12. Regulator Valve Stuck. 12. Clean.
13. Cooler Plugged. 13. Transfer case failure can plug cooler.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO DRIVE RANGE
(REVERSE OK)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks if drive is
restored.
2. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Loose/Misadjusted.2. Repair or replace linkage components.
3. Rear Clutch Burnt. 3. Remove and disassemble transmission and
rear clutch and seals. Repair/replace worn or
damaged parts as needed.
4. Valve Body Malfunction. 4. Remove and disassemble valve body. Replace
assembly if any valves or bores are damaged.
5. Transmission Overrunning
Clutch Broken.5. Remove and disassemble transmission.
Replace overrunning clutch.
6. Input Shaft Seal Rings
Worn/Damaged.6. Remove and disassemble transmission.
Replace seal rings and any other worn or
damaged parts.
7. Front Planetary Failed Broken. 7. Remove and repair.
NO DRIVE OR
REVERSE (VEHICLE
WILL NOT MOVE)1. Fluid Level Low. 1. Add fluid and check for leaks if drive is
restored.
2. Gearshift Linkage/Cable
Loose/Misadjusted.2. Inspect, adjust and reassemble linkage as
needed. Replace worn/damaged parts.
3. U-Joint/Axle/Transfer Case
Broken.3. Perform preliminary inspection procedure for
vehicle that will not move. Refer to procedure in
diagnosis section.
4. Filter Plugged. 4. Remove and disassemble transmission. Repair
or replace failed components as needed. Replace
filter. If filter and fluid contained clutch material or
metal particles, an overhaul may be necessary.
Perform lube flow test. Flush oil. Replace cooler
as necessary.
5. Oil Pump Damaged. 5. Perform pressure test to confirm low pressure.
Replace pump body assembly if necessary.
6. Valve Body Malfunctioned. 6. Check and inspect valve body. Replace valve
body (as assembly) if any valve or bore is
damaged. Clean and reassemble correctly if all
parts are in good condition.
7. Transmission Internal
Component Damaged.7. Remove and disassemble transmission. Repair
or replace failed components as needed.
8. Park Sprag not Releasing -
Check Stall Speed, Worn/
Damaged/Stuck.8. Remove, disassemble, repair.
9. Torque Converter Damage. 9. Inspect and replace as required.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE (Continued)