Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN Y MFI (1994)
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
Technical Service Bulletin # 231595
Date: 950407
Door - High Opening and Closing Efforts
NO: 23-15-95
GROUP: Body
DATE: Apr. 7, 1995
SUBJECT:
Door Opening and Closing Efforts
MODELS:
1993 - 1995 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Door opening or closing efforts are high due to improperly adjusted or damaged door latch mechanism.
DIAGNOSIS:
Figure 2, Latch And Striker
Inspect the door latch. See Figure 2 for proper alignment of the striker to the latch.
Inspect the latch for signs of damage to the plastic coating on the latch mechanism. If damage is present, replace the latch and perform the striker
adjustment procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR
55033438/9 Rt./Lt.
Latch - Front, with Power Locks
AR
55074804/5 Rt./Lt.
Latch - Rear, with Power Locks
AR
55033436/7 Rt./Lt.
Latch - Front, with Manual Locks
AR
5074806/7 Rt./Lt.
Latch - Rear, with Manual Locks
AR
04520289
Striker Shim - Gold - 3.75 mm
AR
55075483
Striker Shim - Silver - 2.50 mm
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves inspecting the latch mechanism for damage and replacing the latch if necessary and adjusting the striker.
1.
Replace the latch if any damage is present.
Figure 1., Striker
