How hard is it to replace? I am mechanically inclined and have done my own
water pump, radiator, plugs etc. I had it replaced once by the dealer for
200.00. I can get the part for 50.00 at Autozone. In the manual, it sees
like a no brainer, but is there a trick to it. Any Help would be greatly
appreciated...

 

There is no 'trick' to replacing it, it's just hard to get to. Two bolts
hold it in place, that's it. You do need some long extensions with your
ratchet set and be prepared to act as a contortionist to get your hands up
where the CPS is located. Supporting your Cherokee by the body so the
drivetrain can droop down to give more clearance may help. Insure you use
the correct bolts to hold it in place since they also set the spacing for
the CPS.

Jerry

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"Wildman" <mjswildman@excite.com> wrote in message
news:hnr%a.129196$Oz4.26099@rwcrnsc54...
> How hard is it to replace? I am mechanically inclined and have done my own
> water pump, radiator, plugs etc. I had it replaced once by the dealer for
> 200.00. I can get the part for 50.00 at Autozone. In the manual, it sees
> like a no brainer, but is there a trick to it. Any Help would be greatly
> appreciated...
>
>

 

I didnt know that Autozone sold these now. It has always been one of those
dealer parts as far as I knew. I think they are the same price at the
dealer, why not just get one there.
KH

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:BDr%a.719$Qy4.433@fed1read05...
> There is no 'trick' to replacing it, it's just hard to get to. Two bolts
> hold it in place, that's it. You do need some long extensions with your
> ratchet set and be prepared to act as a contortionist to get your hands up
> where the CPS is located. Supporting your Cherokee by the body so the
> drivetrain can droop down to give more clearance may help. Insure you use
> the correct bolts to hold it in place since they also set the spacing for
> the CPS.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Wildman" <mjswildman@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:hnr%a.129196$Oz4.26099@rwcrnsc54...
> > How hard is it to replace? I am mechanically inclined and have done my
own
> > water pump, radiator, plugs etc. I had it replaced once by the dealer
for
> > 200.00. I can get the part for 50.00 at Autozone. In the manual, it sees
> > like a no brainer, but is there a trick to it. Any Help would be greatly
> > appreciated...
> >
> >
>
>

 

and be damn carefull not to drop one of the bolts into the hole in the
housing, or you will have to remove the tranny to get it out.
john


"Wildman" <mjswildman@excite.com> wrote in message
news:hnr%a.129196$Oz4.26099@rwcrnsc54...
> How hard is it to replace? I am mechanically inclined and have done my own
> water pump, radiator, plugs etc. I had it replaced once by the dealer for
> 200.00. I can get the part for 50.00 at Autozone. In the manual, it sees
> like a no brainer, but is there a trick to it. Any Help would be greatly
> appreciated...
>
>