Target Audience:
DIY mechanics, professional repair shops, Jeep enthusiasts
Benefit Over Physical:
Eliminates the need for greasy paper manuals, allows printing of specific pages, easier navigation and searchability.
Ease Of Use:
User-friendly with interactive navigation, step-by-step instructions suitable for novices.
Information Wealth:
Absolute wealth of information for troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair.
Cost Effectiveness:
Cost-effective for maintaining and repairing the vehicle, saving on dealership service costs.
Engine:
Detailed coverage including diagnosis, overhaul, lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel, and emissions systems.
Transmission:
Comprehensive coverage of both manual and automatic transmissions, including transfer case operation, repair, and maintenance.
Driveline:
Includes detailed information on differentials, axles, driveshafts, and U-joints.
Brakes:
Covers hydraulic systems, power assist, disc and drum brake component service, and ABS.
Suspension:
Detailed procedures for front and rear suspension components, including shock absorbers, springs, control arms, and alignment.
Steering:
Service procedures for steering gearbox, power steering system, and linkage components.
Electrical:
Extensive coverage of starting and charging systems, ignition, instrument panel, lighting, power accessories (windows, locks, mirrors, seats), audio, horn, speed control, wipers/washers, and security systems.
Body:
Includes procedures for body panels, doors, interior trim, bumpers, and frame.
HVAC:
Comprehensive coverage of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Emissions:
Details on emission control systems and diagnosis.
Maintenance:
Oil changes, fluid checks and replacements, filter changes, lubrication, belt and hose inspection/replacement.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon issues across all vehicle systems, including flow charts and symptom-based diagnosis.
Repair:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation.
Diagnostics:
Detailed diagnostic routines for engine performance, electrical faults, HVAC issues, and more.
Depth:
Comprehensive, suitable for professional technicians and advanced DIY enthusiasts. Covers everything from basic fluid changes to major component overhauls and complex electrical system diagnostics.
Interactivity:
Interactive with easy subject/link navigation
Searchability:
Searchable text for quick information retrieval
Printability:
Printable pages as needed
Illustrations:
High-quality diagrams and illustrations
Diagrams:
Detailed and easy-to-follow diagrams
Binding:
N/A (Electronic PDF)
Paper Quality:
N/A (Electronic PDF)
Engine Options:
2.5L I-4, 4.0L I-6
Engine Code 2 5L:
AMC 150
Engine Code 4 0L:
AMC 242
Hp 2 5L:
Approx. 114-125 hp (varies slightly by year/spec)
Torque 2 5L:
Approx. 140-150 lb-ft (varies slightly by year/spec)
Hp 4 0L:
Approx. 180-190 hp (varies slightly by year/spec)
Torque 4 0L:
Approx. 220-225 lb-ft (varies slightly by year/spec)
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline
NHTSA Rollover Resistance:
N/A (Rating system varied, but SUVs of this era generally had higher rollover risk compared to sedans)
ABS:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) available, often standard on higher trims or specific configurations.
Airbags:
Driver and passenger front airbags
Seatbelts:
Front and rear seat belts
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles (4,800-8,000 km) or 3-6 months, depending on driving conditions. Refer to manual for precise intervals.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Every 30,000-60,000 miles (48,000-97,000 km) or as specified in the manual.
Engine Oil 2 5L:
API Service SJ or SL, SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (check manual for climate recommendations). Capacity ~5 quarts (4.7 L) with filter.
Engine Oil 4 0L:
API Service SJ or SL, SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (check manual for climate recommendations). Capacity ~5 quarts (4.7 L) with filter.
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
ATF+3 or ATF+4. Capacity ~4.5 quarts (4.3 L) for 42RE dry fill.
Transfer Case Fluid:
ATF+3. Capacity varies by model, typically ~2 quarts (1.9 L).
Coolant:
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant (HOAT) or equivalent, typically a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water. Capacity ~11-12 quarts (10.4-11.3 L).
4 0L Engine:
Head gasket failures (though less common on later models), cracked cylinder heads (especially on earlier versions of the 4.0L, but can still occur), oil filter adapter housing leaks.
Transmission:
Overheating of the automatic transmission (especially with towing), potential for wear in the torque converter clutch solenoid.
Electrical:
Wiper motor issues, power window motor failures, intermittent electrical gremlins.
Suspension:
Wear in control arm bushings, track bar issues, ball joint wear.
Rust:
Common in rocker panels, floor pans, and rear quarter panels, especially in areas with road salt.
Jeep Legacy:
Jeep has a long history of producing robust, off-road capable vehicles, dating back to WWII.
Xj Generation:
The 1999 Cherokee is part of the second generation (XJ) of the Cherokee, known for its unibody construction, which was innovative for SUVs at the time, offering a lighter and more car-like ride compared to body-on-frame SUVs.
Production Years Xj:
1984-2001
Manufacturing Location:
Toledo, Ohio, USA
