Jeep Cherokee XJ 2000 Service Manual

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Electronic Service Manual provides DaimlerChrysler repair information for gasoline and diesel models, including left- and right-hand-drive variants.

Searchable Text, Bookmarks and PDF Contents

Search and diagram detail: Service text is searchable, and embedded bookmarks provide access to chapters and individual procedures. Some labels within body illustrations are image-based and are not covered by text search. Small wiring-diagram labels are clear when enlarged.

One printable, English-language PDF contains 2,100 pages, including two opening navigation pages and 42 blank pages already included in that total.

Engine Overhaul, Drivetrain Service and Electrical Diagnosis

The following selected repair topics show the manual’s scope rather than reproduce its full contents. Other covered subjects include Sentry Key programming and overhead-console compass calibration.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step engine removal, cylinder-head and valve service, piston and bearing work, and separate gasoline and diesel diagnostic sections.

• Transmission and clutch: AX5, NV3550, 30RH and AW-4 disassembly and assembly, hydraulic testing, clutch diagnosis, and hydraulic-linkage service.

• Axles and propeller shafts: Differential overhaul, pinion-depth and bearing-preload adjustment, gear-contact checks, shaft alignment, and Cardan-joint service.

• Brakes and steering: Hydraulic brake diagnosis, caliper and drum-brake repair, ABS component service, steering-gear overhaul, and wheel-alignment procedures.

• Electrical troubleshooting: Starting, charging and ignition tests, system-specific wiring diagrams, connector pin-outs, and splice and ground-location references.

• Cooling and climate control: Cooling-system leak tests, radiator and water-pump replacement, heater diagnosis, refrigerant-system testing, and compressor service.

• Body repair: Glass and trim removal, door and liftgate adjustment, weld-location illustrations, and body-opening reference dimensions.

Suited to readers already comfortable with mechanical repair and electrical testing, with access to the specified measuring equipment, scan tools and special tools.

Engine Diagnosis and Diesel Repair

Compression and cylinder-leakage diagnosis charts connect test results with likely valve, piston-ring and head-gasket faults, helping distinguish internal engine problems before disassembly.

The diesel section covers cylinder-liner removal and protrusion checks, including the VM-1001 liner-removal tool. Separate LHD and RHD procedures address engine mounts and turbocharger removal.

Fuel-system limits: Diesel injection-pump service is by complete-assembly replacement. Some electronic fault-isolation tests refer to a separate Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures manual.

Driveline and Suspension Architecture

The chassis sections explain the XJ’s unitized body construction and link/coil front suspension. For the 181-FBI and 186-FBI front axles, the manual details gear mesh, pinion-depth measurement and shim selection. Illustrations include exploded suspension assemblies, driveline identification views and pinion-depth gauge setups.

Propeller-shaft phasing and installation reference marks are addressed to prevent driveline vibration. Track-bar, control-arm and shock-absorber replacement procedures accompany alignment specifications. Camber is fixed; caster adjustment also changes the front propeller-shaft angle, which takes priority.

The 186-FBI pinion-seal procedure warns that excessive pinion-nut tightening can damage the collapsible spacer or bearings.

Circuit Diagrams and Fault Tracing

Charging System and Fuel/Ignition System diagrams distinguish circuit paths and engine configurations. Transmission Control System and Anti-Lock Brakes schematics are supported by Connector Pin-Outs, connector-location views and splice references for tracing faults between components.

The AW-4 section combines electronic-control diagnosis with hydraulic-pressure, manual-shifting and time-lag tests to distinguish control faults from internal transmission problems.

Maintenance Planning and Workshop Requirements

Schedule A and Schedule B distinguish general transportation from more demanding operating conditions, with separate maintenance schedules for diesel models.

Review the factory procedures and verify load-bearing support before starting major front-end work. Airbag and refrigerant-system procedures carry additional training and equipment requirements.

Examples of Chassis Torque and Axle Specifications

For the front suspension, the lower control-arm front and rear nuts are specified at 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.). The hub-bearing-to-knuckle bolts are specified at 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).

The 8¼-inch rear axle specification table lists ring-gear backlash of 0.12–0.20 mm (0.005–0.008 in.), alongside bearing-preload and runout data for differential setup.