2002 jeep grand cherokee service manual

NOTE: It may be necessary to strike the upper con- trol arm with a hammer to separate the ball joint from the arm. Propeller shaft vibration increases as the vehicle speed is increased. A vibration that occurs within a specific speed range is not usually caused by a pro- peller shaft being unbalanced. Defective universal joints, or an incorrect propeller shaft angle, are usu- ally the cause of such a vibration.

Universal Joint Noise 1 Loose U-joint clamp screws. If propeller shaft is suspected of being unbalanced, it can be verified with the following procedure: 1 Raise the vehicle. If the pro- peller shaft is bent, it must be replaced. Install the wheel lug nuts to retain the brake drums or rotors. Note the intensity and speed the vibration occurred.

Stop the engine. If there is little or no change in vibration, move the clamp to one of the other three positions. Repeat the vibration test. Repeat the vibration test Fig. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength.

Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut face. Fasteners and torque specifications references in this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE format. During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners nuts, bolts, etc.

If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used. Follow the vehicle or Helicoiltrecommen- dations for application and repair procedures. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument panel. So the manual can be recommended not only to the owners of the jeep, but also to the auto service masters who want to achieve perfection in their work.

The pages of the manual deals with cars manufactured since , including the latest modifications of This repair manual for Jeep Grand Cherokee is specially created taking into account the fact that users will practice it and apply new knowledge about the car in life.

That is why there are so many illustrative materials in the directory, and the content is presented logically and consistently, there is an index to facilitate searching through the book. This service manual includes not only the basic data, it also contains important tips, discusses the little things needed by the car enthusiast, and also has recommendations that are useful to the masters.

In addition to the chapter on precautionary measures during the repair, maintenance or control of vehicles, introductory data on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and review of the design of this magnificent car, other topics are also included.