97 Cherokee 4.0 6 cyl automatic RHD

Just went to have a look into the maintenance schedule in the operation information booklet and it mentioned to change the "fuel filter/water seperator element" actually every 20.000 Km. Never been done as far as I know.

I know my fuel filter is in the fuel pump (97 post update) if I'm not mistaken, but what is this fuel filter/ water seperator element that is being mentioned? And can I replace that myself?

Thanks in advance!

 

only time ive ever heard of that is when it was a diesel, the 97+ filter is in the tank-your right. only way to change it is to kiss your saturday afternoon good bye!

 

I agree with Guntar13, in that a Fuel Filter/Water Seperator is used in 2.5 Liter Diesel engine installation, not 4.0 gasoline installations.

I don't know what booklet you are looking in but I think you need a 1997 Cherokee Owner's Manual with the 4.0 Liter engine.

 

Roler, does your gas gauge work? Just curious. I need to replace my fuel pump assembly due to the annoying gauge issue I have

 

Yep, its from the owner's manual actually, Or Operation Instructions, as it says. It deals with petrol as well as diesel, so I guess they should have specified it was for the Diesel then.

 

Yes my gauge works, but r u sure its your pump assembly that needs replacement?

 

It's probably just the sending unit, but it's much easier to replace the whole assembly. I figure it's good to replace it all after 160k miles anywho.

 

Change the entire fuel pump module assembly.

Recommend the Bosch module (the original OEM module) or a Carter module...no others.