Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN Y MFI (1994)
A.
Outside Handle-to-Latch Rod Adjustment. (See Condition 1-A above for detailed procedure).
B.
Latch and Lock Rod Inspection/Replacement. (See Condition 1-B above for detailed procedure then refer to Condition 3-C below).
C.
Outside Handle Bellcrank Inspection. This should be done during the latch and lock rod inspection procedure above.
1.
Inspect that the angle at which the bellcrank attachment arm departs from its base is 90 degrees. If not, there may be interference between
the outside of the bellcrank arm and the inside of the bracket near the pin (Figure 3), or this could cause the door latch's outside handle
release lever to bind during latch adjustment.
2.
If Necessary, replace outside handle following the procedure described in the 1994 Service Manual, Group 23, Page 20.
CONDITION 4:
Rear door will not open using either the inside or outside handle. If this condition exists, one or more of the following procedures will be required:
A.
Outside Handle-to-Latch Rod Adjustment. (See Condition 1-A for detailed procedure).
Note:
In order to perform this procedure under this condition, it will first be necessary to:
Remove the interior door trim panel (caution should be used when removing the trim panels due to the short length of the wiring harness and the
potential for switch damage).
Disconnect the outside handle-to-latch rod at the latch to relieve tension.
Disable the child protection lock by pulling forward on the child guard link located inboard of the inside lever on the latch, and opening the door
using the inside remote handle.
B.
Latch and Lock Rod Inspection/Replacement. (See Condition 1-B above for detailed procedure. Refer to Condition 3-C).
C.
Outside Handle Bellcrank Inspection. This should be done during the latch and lock rod inspection procedure. (See Condition 3-C above for
detailed procedure.)
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.
Condition 1 23-41-01-90
1.3 Hrs.
Condition 2 23-41-01-91
0.3 Hrs.
Condition 3 23-41-01-92
0.6 Hrs.
Condition 4 23-41-01-93
0.8 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment
Technical Service Bulletin # 231595
Date: 950407
Door - High Opening and Closing Efforts
NO: 23-15-95
