Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Jeep TJ (CANADA) L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Specifications
| Gear to Body Clearance | Radial | 0.002 - 0.006 |
| Radial Preferred | 0.002 | |
| Gear end Clearance | Plastigage | 0.002 - 0.006 |
| Plastigage preferred | 0.002 | |
| Feeler Gauge | 0.004 - 0.008 | |
| Feeler Gauge Preferred | 0.007 | |
| Oil Pressure | Min. | 13 at 600 |
| Min. at Idle | 25 - 35 at 800 | |
| Min. at Higher RPM | 37 - 75 at 1600 | |
| Relief | 75 | |
| Oil Pump | Short Attaching Bolts | 204 |
| Long Attaching Bolts | 204 | |
| Cover Bolts | 70 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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