2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport, Limited, SE, 4x2, and 4x4 Repair Manual (P/N 81-370-0046)

• 2,099-page PDF covers the 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ in 4x2 and 4x4 form, including 2-door and 4-door body styles, left- and right-hand-drive configurations, and the Sport, SE, and Limited series. Gasoline coverage is provided for the 2.5L and 4.0L engines, with separate sections for 2.5L turbo-diesel applications.
• Gasoline-engine chapters cover compression and leakage diagnosis, oil-pressure testing, valve timing, cylinder-head and valvetrain service, timing-chain work, camshaft and bearing replacement, piston and connecting-rod repair, crankshaft bearing fitting, oil-pump service, and engine removal and installation.
• Separate diesel sections address engine removal, cylinder-head and valve service, hydraulic tappets, camshaft bearings, cylinder liners, oil and internal vacuum pumps, turbocharger and exhaust work, fuel-system air bleeding, injection-pump timing, glow-system testing, and diesel-specific LHD/RHD installations.
• Drivetrain coverage details AX5 and NV3550 manual transmissions, 30RH and AW-4 automatic transmissions, NV231 and NV242 transfer cases, clutch service, propeller-shaft angle and vibration diagnosis, U-joint repair, internal disassembly and reassembly, and unit-specific adjustments.
• Chassis material includes 181-FBI and 186-FBI front axles, 194-RBI and 8-1/4 rear axles, standard and Trac-Lok differentials, wheel alignment, coil- and leaf-spring suspension, steering gear and linkage, base brakes, and ABS diagnosis, repair, and bleeding.
• Group 8W provides wiring diagrams, power and ground distribution, connector pin-outs and locations, splice information, PCM/fuel/ignition and transmission-control circuits, ABS, airbag, HVAC, lighting, trailer-tow, and power-accessory diagrams, backed by torque tables, capacities, wear limits, clearances, adjustment data, and special-tool numbers.

Model Identification and Maintenance Coverage

The identification section decodes the 17-character VIN by drivetrain, series, body style, engine, model year, assembly plant, and build sequence. Vehicle Safety Certification, E-Mark, and manufacturer-plate information help verify Month-Day-Hour (MDH), axle ratings, paint and trim codes, and export details before parts or procedures are selected. Normal Schedule A and severe-duty Schedule B maintenance are provided, along with a diesel schedule, lubricant requirements, fluid-capacity tables, towing guidance, and designated lifting points.

Scope note: this is a service and repair manual, not a full replacement-parts catalog. It supplies component identification, specifications, and special-tool numbers rather than a complete replacement part-number listing.

Engine, Transmission, and Axle Repair

The gasoline chapters extend into short-block and cylinder-head repair, bearing and piston fitting, oil-leak and head-gasket diagnosis, hydrostatic-lock checks, and inspection data. Diesel coverage adds the 2.5L fuel delivery and control system, including the fuel filter/water separator, high-pressure lines, injectors, boost and engine-speed sensors, glow plugs, EGR, and turbocharger-related service.

Transmission information is organized by unit. The 30RH section covers hydraulic-pressure and clutch/band air testing, valve-body and clutch-pack repair, cooler flushing, and band and cable adjustments. AW-4 material adds TCM, solenoid, speed-sensor, time-lag, pressure, and cooler-flow diagnosis. The axle chapters cover differential removal, pinion-seal and bearing service, matched ring-and-pinion replacement, pinion-depth setup, bearing preload, backlash, runout, and contact-pattern analysis. Referenced tools include W-129-B axle-spreader equipment, C-3339 dial-indicator setups, Pinion Depth Set 6774, Ball Stud Kit 6289, and C-3972-A for pinion-seal installation.

Electrical, Brake, HVAC, and Body Systems

The dedicated Group 8W section begins with wiring and terminal repair methods, then maps junction blocks, connectors, grounds, and splices before moving through individual circuits. Brake coverage separates base brakes from ABS and includes hydraulic diagnosis, master-cylinder and system bleeding, rotor and drum inspection, caliper and wheel-cylinder repair, parking-brake adjustment, wheel-speed sensors, and hydraulic-control-unit service.

Heating and A/C material covers performance and leak testing, vacuum controls, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging, compressor and clutch service, heater-core and evaporator access, and diesel-specific component arrangements. Body sections cover stationary glass, doors and regulators, seats and trim, liftgate service, water-leak and wind-noise diagnosis, weld and sealing locations, structural-adhesive references, body-opening dimensions, and gap/flush measurements.

Repair Notes and Diagram Examples

Representative illustrations include Wheel Alignment Measurements, Universal Joint Angle Example, Gear Tooth Contact Patterns, Pinion Gear Depth Gauge Tools—Typical, Coolant Flow—2.5L Diesel Engine—Typical, and Group 8W connector pin-out and location views.

The axle procedures distinguish the shim-controlled 181-FBI pinion from the collapsible-spacer arrangement used in the 186-FBI. Backing off the pinion nut to reduce rotating torque or over-crushing the spacer can alter preload and force the repair to be repeated. Suspension-arm and spring-bushing fasteners are specified to be tightened at normal ride height; tightening them with the suspension hanging can shorten bushing life and affect ride and handling.

For axle, brake, suspension, or driveline repair, follow the manual’s lifting points and support the vehicle on properly rated stands. Removing major chassis or drivetrain components can shift the vehicle’s center of gravity.