1993 Jeep Cherokee

1993 WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Chrysler Corp. Specifications & Procedures

Jeep; Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wrangler

WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES

CAMBER MEASUREMENT

Check camber to determine if any components are bent or damaged. Camber angle is NOT adjustable. If angle is not to specification, components causing problem must be replaced. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Check caster angle. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. If caster is not to specification, adjust by adding or removing shims at rear of lower control arms on all except Wrangler, or between front axle pads and spring brackets on Wrangler. See Fig. 1 or 2.

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Leaf Spring Bracket (Wrangler) Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

NOTE: On 4WD vehicles, shim adjustment will change caster angle and front drive shaft angle. If both angles cannot be adjusted to specifications, drive shaft angle has priority and should be adjusted for its specified angle. See appropriate article in DRIVE AXLES.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Except Wrangler

1. Center front wheels straight ahead.Measure toe and compare
   to specifications. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Center steering wheel by counting the turns required to
   hit left and right steering stops. Center steering wheel mid-way
   between stops. Loosen drag link adjustment sleeve clamp bolts. See
   Fig. 3.

3. Rotate sleeve to adjust right wheel toe to specification.
   Position clamp bolts so threaded bolt ends face upward and to rear of
   vehicle. Tighten drag link sleeve bolts to specification. See TORQUE
   SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.

4. Loosen clamp bolts at each end of tie rod. Rotate tie rod
   to adjust left wheel to toe specification. See ALIGNMENT
   SPECIFICATIONS. When adjustment is complete, position sleeve as
   described earlier and tighten to specifications. See TORQUE
   SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.

Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Steering Linkage (Except Wrangler) Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Wrangler

5. Center front wheels straight ahead and lock steering wheel
   in centered position. Measure toe and compare to specifications. See
   ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.

6. Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts. See Fig. 4.
   Rotate sleeve to adjust toe to specification. See ALIGNMENT
   SPECIFICATIONS. After adjustment, position clamp bolts so threaded
   ends face rearward and are angled upward. Tighten sleeve clamp to
   specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this
   article.

3) If necessary, steering wheel can be centered by adjusting the drag link adjustment sleeve. When adjustment is complete, position sleeve as described earlier and tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.

Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Steering Linkage (Wrangler) Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Preferred Range

Cherokee

Camber (1) 0 -.75 to .50

Caster (1) 6 5 to 7

Toe-In (1) 0 -.06 to .06

Toe-In (2) 0 -.03 to .03

Toe-Out On Turns (1) 32.5 32.5

Grand Cherokee & Grand Wagoneer

Camber (1) -0.25 -.75 to .50

Caster (1) 7 6.5 to 7.5

Toe-In (1) 25 25 to .44

Toe-In (2) 12 12 to .22

Toe-Out On Turns (1) 33 33

Wrangler

Camber (1) 0 -0.5 to 0.5

Caster (1)

Manual Transmission 8 6.5 to 9.0

Automatic Transmission .... 6.5 5.25 to 7.25

Toe-In (1) 0 -.1 to .1

Toe-In (2) 0 -.05 to .05

Toe-Out On Turns (1) 33 33

7. - Measurement in degrees.

8. - Measurement in inches (mm).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Cherokee

Drag Link Sleeve Clamp Bolts 36 (49)

Lower Control Arm Nuts 133 (180)

Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts 14 (19)

Wheel Lug Nut 65-90 (88-122)

Grand Cherokee & Grand Wagoneer

Drag Link Sleeve Clamp Bolts 36 (49)

Lower Control Arm Nuts 130 (176)

Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts 25 (34)

Wheel Lug Nut 65-90 (88-122)

Wrangler

Drag Link Sleeve Clamp Bolts 36 (49)

Spring Bracket "U" Bolt Nut 90 (122)

Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts 14 (19)

Wheel Lug Nut 65-90 (88-122)