1995 Jeep maintenance/repair over the years
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
1995 Jeep maintenance/repair over the years
Hello. I'm starting this thread to keep track of all the maintenance and repair (with parts info) done on my 1995 Jeep Cherokee.
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2019 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 1)
- Wiper blades (2, front): Replaced w/new
- Wiper blade (1, rear): Replaced w/new
- Battery: Replaced w/ new
- Oil change w/ new oil filter
- Tire (driver side front): patch
- Remount rear view mirror
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 02:35 PM. Reason: tracking
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Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 30
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2018 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 1)
- Engine belt -serpentine: Replace w/new (M-25-060975)
- Alternator: replace w/ re-manufactured (2138613)
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2017 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 2)
- hood release cable (55026030): replace w/new
- 2 hood latches (55235523AC): replace w/new
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Good plan. I keep a log book (of sorts) but often post when I do something "significant" or painful to a forum. I recently had to go back and review my posts to catalog my Smog test results and actions taken to pass.
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
Thanks 
Clearly I'm a noob, lol. Some of the parts have been challenging, so figured I collect them all in one place.
Clearly I'm a noob, lol. Some of the parts have been challenging, so figured I collect them all in one place.
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Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 30
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2016 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 3)
- Headlights (H6054): replaced both w/ new
- Tire: patch
- Wiper blades: replaced all 3 w/ new
- Oil change w/ new filter
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 03:30 PM. Reason: tracking
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 30
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2016 Maintenance and Repairs (3 of 3)
- Valve Cover Gasket Kit (VS50522T): replaced w/ new
- Spark plugs (AP985): replaced w/ new (platinum)
- Shocks-OE Spectrum-front (37083) and rear (37027): All replaced w/new
- Thermostat (269) and housing (4415532): replaced w/ new
- Royal flush package (brake fluid, fuel service kit, extd. life coolant, power steering fluid, transmission flush kit, ATF univ. fluid, coolant flush kit)
- oil change w/ new filter
- gear oil
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 04:13 PM. Reason: typo
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2014 Maintenance and Repairs (1 of 4)
- @114,448 miles:
- Water pump (58455H) and radiator hose (874521): replaced w/new
- Thermostat (530060): replaced w/new
- Front brake pad (UP7358AM) and 2 rotors (RA880444) :replace w/new
- Rear brake shoe (UP538SD): replaced w/ remanufactured
- Rear brakes: 2 drums (AX80012), and 2 wheel cylinders (17507): replaced w/new
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 06:04 PM. Reason: tracking
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 30
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2014 Maintenance and Repairs (2 of 4)
- Tail shaft seal (710319): replaced w/ new
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 09:01 PM. Reason: tracking, typo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 30
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From: Virginia
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 6-242 4.0L High Output, 2WD
2014 Maintenance and Repairs (3 of 4)
- New oil filter w/ oil change
- Heater control valve (5941): replaced w/ new
- Cooling system flush
Last edited by SMC; Apr 10, 2021 at 09:02 PM. Reason: typo