Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
Differential Case: Technical Service Bulletins
Front Axle - Vent Hose
JANUARY 1985 000 385
CHEROKEE/WAGONEER 70 SERIES
29E
FRONT AXLE
Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
FRONT AXLE VENT HOSE
The front axle vent hose may rub against the intermediate steering shaft U-joint on some 1984 and 1985 70 Series vehicles built prior to body sequence
number 61601.
Move and secure the vent hose away from the steering shaft U-joint as outlined in the following procedure.
Procedure
1.
Inspect the front axle vent hose. If damaged, replace the hose with a 91 cm (36-in) length of replacement hose, P/N 812 5823.
2.
Secure the vent hose to the driver side frame sill with tie strap, P/N 323 0270, as follows:
VENT HOSE AND SILL WITH TIE STRAP
a.
Loop the tie strap (A) through the two holes in the sill that are located just below the steering shaft U-joint (see illustration).
b.
Move the vent hose (B) forward.
c.
Secure the vent hose to the sill with tie strap (A) as shown.
Parts
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
PART NUMBER
STRAP, Tie
1
323 0270
HOSE, Axle Vent (Bulk)
91 cm (36-in)
812 5823
per/vehicle
S.R.T. Information
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
NUMBER
TIC
CO. HOSE, FRONT AXLE VENT
(Move and Secure)
0.3
2999
3-208
Filing Instructions
Record this I.S. Note on page G-104 and file it in your M.R. 244 binder.