Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946 to 1971

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A

Accessories, 514?529
Adapter plate, 232, 234?236
Advance Adapters, 540
motor mounts, 180
overdrive unit, 252
roller chain clutch linkage conversion, 245, 247
Saginaw steering retrofit kit, 403?408
steering column, 408?411
transmission adapters, 175?179, 213, 231?233
Air intake and filtration, engine, 509
Air tools, 47, 58, 61, 83, 111, 118, 128, 207, 253, 256, 334, 391
Alternator, 451
Buick V-6, 175
Premier Power Welder, 516
12-volt, 450
Anti-friction bearings, 533?535
Anti-rattle springs, 282
Asbestos, 36?37, 59, 84, 160, 239, 257, 295, 330, 415
Auburn-style clutch, 242
Axles, 540
disassembly, 42, 44, 47?48, 291?299
front, 290
assembly of shafts and steering knuckle, 313?326
disassembly, 291?299
disc brake upgrade, 425?426
output shaft, 260
rebuilding, 299?311
torque settings, 351
housing
drain plugs, 19
ventilation, 342
overview, 290
ratio, noting and preserving, 9
rear, 290
brake piece placement, 443
carrier assembly and locker, 336?343
full-floating rear axle shaft conversion, 336, 343, 346?349
service and upgrades, 327?336
10-spline, 336, 346
30-spline, 336, 346
tapered axle shafts and hubs, 344?346
torque settings, 352
vent, 520
seal, installation of, 314, 343
shaft types, 325?326
shims, 302, 304, 308?310, 336, 349, 537
subletting axle work, 291

B

Barrett Engineering, Inc., 462, 540
Battery, 458, 462
Battery box, 358
Beachwood Canvas Works, 455, 524?525, 541
Bearing caps
axle, 295, 297, 298, 310?311, 316, 323?324, 338
transfer case, 259?262, 276
Bearing cups
axle, 304?305, 314, 337, 339
installation tool, 314
pinion, 299
removal tool, 265
transfer case, 263?266, 275
wheel, 432
Bearing return spring, 34
Bearings
anti-friction, 533?535
camshaft (See Camshaft)
clearances and adjustments, 426?434, 537?538
engine or "sliding," 532?533
failure, causes of, 536
fundamentals, 532?539
service precautions and details, 539
tapered roller bearings, 537?538
throwout (See Throwout bearing)
wheel, 432?434
wheel hub, 426?431
Bellcrank, 23?24, 39?41, 388?389, 402?404
Bellhousing
adapter plate, transmission, 232, 236
Buick V-6, 175, 179
disassembly, 34, 35
mounting to transmission, 243
Bench Mule, 334
Bendix Hydrovac brake booster unit, 435
Bendix style axle shaft, 325?326
BesTop "Super Top," 522?524
Body, 354?355
bolts, 14
modifications and restoration, 372?378
tub disassembly, 11?16, 18
Borg-Warner transmissions,
186?187
See also Transmission
Bottle jack press, 300, 303
Brake backing plate, 295, 325, 330?331
Brake fluid, 413, 417, 435
Brake system, 347
adjustable anchor wheel brake, 417
adjustment tips, 417?418
calipers, 348, 441, 443
diagram, 414
disc, 325, 347?349, 412
installation, 418?426
master cylinder check valves, removal of, 440
power booster for, 435
proportioning and metering, 445?446
drum, 281, 294, 327, 346, 347, 416
disassembly, 257
11-inch drum brake conversion, 419?420
Brake system (continued)
master cylinder check valves, use of, 440
power booster for, 435
proportioning and metering, 445?446
service tips, 413
vintage 9-inch, single master cylinder system, 414?416
wet brakes, 412
duo-servo, 415
emergency/parking brake, 281
adjustment, 418
disassembly, 20, 24, 30, 257
mounting, repair of, 376
fixed anchor, 417
hoses, lines, and tubing, 412, 439?444
disassembly, 42?43, 46, 295
flex, 441
inspection and replacement, 413, 415
lights, 459
master cylinders, 412, 413
1941-66 vintage Jeep systems, 414?416, 435?436
check valves, use of, 440
metering, 445?446
pedal travel and, 445
pressure differential, 445
proportioning, front-to-rear, 445?446
upgrade, 435?447
non-servo, 415, 417
pedal
adjustment tips, 417?418
swinging pedals, 435
travel, 445
upgrade, 439
pipe, 330, 412
power/vacuum assist, 435
pressure differential, 445
proportioning and metering, 445?446
service, 412?413
upgrades, 388, 412
disc brake, 418?426
hydraulic system, 435?447
(See also subhead: master cylinders)
wet brakes, 412
wheel cylinders, 413, 415, 435
Brass fittings, installation of, 153?154
Breaker point set, 469?470
Buick V-6, 52?53, 164?181
225, 164?166, 175
clutch (See Clutch)
distributor
(See Ignition distributor assembly)
231/3.8L, 164?181
252/4.1L, 164?165
odd-fire design, 165
overview, 164?165
rebuild, 166?173
retrofitting, 164?165, 175
specifications, 182?183
wiring diagrams, 484?485
Bumper, front, 356?357
Bushings
flywheel pilot, 92
hex-head, threads of, 41?42
rear spring lower, threads of, 46
rubber anchor-end, 44
sources of, 41
U-shackle, threads of, 41
Buttonhead screws, 315?316, 318

C

Cam tube/steering tube, 391,
395?396, 399?400, 408
bearing pre-load, 396
disassembly, 393?394
Cam-and-lever steering gear rebuild, 388?400
Camshaft, 79
bearings
Buick V-6, 168?169
installation, 99?102, 168?169
machine work, 91
replacement of, 78
Buick V-6, 166, 168?169, 172
chain-drive, 140
disassembly, 70?73
installation, 99?113, 122, 168?169, 172
journals, 71, 99
lobe heels for valve adjustment, 139
oil pump installation, 120
pre-assembly preparation, 97?98
rotation of, 91
specifications, 182
timing gear, 97, 111
Caps, rod
See Rods and pistons
Carburetor
adjustment of, 507?508
Buick V-6, 173
Carter one-barrel, 495?508
cleaning, 495?500
disassembly, 56
float measurements, checking, 504?505
installation, 162, 507
jet size, changing, 500
needle seats, installing, 504
rebuild kits, 488, 502?503
throttle linkage, 15, 56, 376
Carburetor cleaner, 491, 495
Centerforce clutch assembly, 179, 237?243
Chain wrench, 61
Chassis, 16?18, 545
Choke
cables, 15
valve, 495
Classic Tube & Performance,
440, 545
Cleaning, 3, 11
axles and hubs, 344
bearings, 539
carburetor, 495?500
engine block, 78, 96
engine components, 74
fuel pump, 491
spray cleaning, 173
transfer case, 266
transmission, 192, 218
Clutch, 540
adjustment, 248
Auburn-style, 242
Buick V-6, 175, 179, 238?243
Centerforce clutch assembly, 179, 237?243
cover/pressure plate, 36, 239, 241, 242
disassembly, 23?24, 32, 35?37
disc, 36, 241?242
gear, 260, 262
housing (See Bellhousing)
installation, 239?243
linkage
disassembly, 23?24
upgrades, 244?247
master cylinder, 179
Midway/Centerforce clutch assembly, 237?243
pedal, 15, 245, 445
Clutch (continued)
Rockford-style, 242
rod levers and rod, 245?246
service and replacement, 237?248
shaft, 215, 226, 260
sleeve, 210, 231
types, 242
Connecting rods
See Rods and pistons
Cooling systems
for Buick V-6, 174, 181
for rebuilt four-cylinder engine, 163
Corner reinforcement plates, 455
Counter gear, 195?198, 208, 218, 220
disassembly, 189?190
loading tool, 195, 197
Countershaft, 189, 208, 217?218, 227?228
Crankcase
breather, 155
closed crankcase design, 56, 173
disassembly, 56
oil, filling with, 160
protecting during valvetrain installation, 132
Crankshaft
balancing, 92, 171
Buick V-6, 166, 171
disassembly, 37, 61?68
flywheel, 92
installation, 102?108, 122, 127, 171
journals
disassembly, 68
inspection, 74?75
polishing, 76
rod and piston installation,
117?118
odd-fire design, 165
polishing, 76
pulley installation, 127
replacement, need for, 67
specifications, 182
timing gear, 97, 107?109, 126
valve adjustment, marking pulley for, 139
vibration dampener, 171
Cylinder block
See Engine block
Cylinder bores, 88?91, 166
Buick V-6, 166
rod and piston installation, 116, 119
specifications, 182
Cylinder heads, 52
bolts, 58?59, 94?95, 147?148, 172
Buick V-6, 167, 172
disassembly, 55, 58?59
gaskets, 83, 141, 146?148, 172
inspection, 73?74, 85
installation, 146?149
L-134, 141
machine work, 77?83, 167
Cylinders
Buick V-6, 166
L-134, 141
specifications, 182

D

Dampers, timing chain, 169
Dial indicator, 113, 131, 276,
310?311, 339, 434
Differential carrier, 298?299
Disassembling the Jeep, 1?49
See also Four cylinder engine disassembly
Disc brakes
See Brake system
Distributor
See Ignition distributor assembly
Dog harnesses, 521
Drag link, 388
disassembly, 11?12, 16
general layout, 402
repair and replacement, 402
Saginaw steering retrofit, 404, 407
Driveshaft
disassembly, 20?23
upgrade for suspension lift,
367?370
Drum brakes
See Brake system
Dust seal, spring-loaded
See Spring-loaded dust seal

E

Electrical system, 162, 450?463, 540?541
See also Wires and wire harnesses
Emergency brake
See Brake system
Emissions requirements, 173, 488
Engine, 52?53, 164?181
See also Four cylinder engine disassembly
air intake and filtration, 509
bearings, 532?533
block (See Engine block)
break-in procedure, new/rebuilt engine, 547?549
Buick V-6 (See Buick V-6)
crossmember
rebuilding, 364?365
removal of, 38
front mounting plate, 71, 110
for highway speeds, 53, 164?166
hybrids, 52, 175
initial start-up, protecting engine for, 129
machine work (See Engine machine work)
overview, 52?53
Engine (continued)
rebuilding, 51?185
(See also Engine machine work; Four cylinder engine disassembly; Four cylinder engine re-assembly)
Buick V-6 engine, 164?181
cooling system for rebuilt engine, 163
L-134 rebuild distinctions,
139?141
side-cover, 72
specifications, 182?183
timing, 132, 472
V-8, 52, 175
Engine block
accessory installation, 153?158
boring, 88?91
See also Cylinder bores)
cleaning, 78, 96
disassembly, 55, 60?64
fitting, 159
inspection, 73, 84?85
machine work, 83?94
oil feed hole, 91
replacement, 67
Engine machine work, 73?95
component inspection, 73?75
component polishing, 76
cylinder head machine work,
77?83
engine block, 83?94
stud repairs, 94?95
Exhaust manifold, 160?161
disassembly, 60
studs, repair of, 94?95
Exhaust system, 510?511
Exhaust tappets, 72, 73, 133, 136, 139, 142
L-134, 139, 143
machine work, 79
pre-assembly preparation, 99
Exhaust valves, 52, 58, 72,
132?133
clearance, 138
inspection, 85
installation, 133?139, 142
L-134, 139?140
machine work, 77
refinishing, 86
Roto-Caps, 132?137
specifications, 182?183
Uniloy 21-12 material, 132
Exterior trim, 541?542

F

4WD Hardware, Inc., 456, 461, 489, 525?526
F-134 four cylinder engine, 3
See also Engine; Four cylinder engine disassembly; Four cylinder engine re-assembly
overview, 52?53
specifications, 182?183
wiring diagrams, 482?483
Fan
bolts, disassembly of, 54
for Buick V-6, 174
clutch, 174
electric, 163, 174, 181
mechanical, 163, 174, 181
Filtration, air, 509
Flaming River steering column, 408?411
Float bowl, carburetor, 495?496, 499?500, 505?506
Floor pedals
See Pedals
Floor plates, 11, 372
Floorpan
inspection, 355
modification, 374
plates, disassembly of, 16
Flywheel
balancing, 92, 171
Buick V-6, 171, 240?241
installation, 103, 171
machine work, 92
Four cylinder engine disassembly, 54?73
accessories, removing, 54?56
camshaft and pistons, removing, 69?73
crankshaft, removing, 65?68
engine block, disassembling, 60?64
rocker shaft and cylinder head, removing, 57?59
Four cylinder engine
re-assembly, 96?163
block accessory installation,
153?158
camshaft and crankshaft installation, 99?113
crankshaft pulley installation, 127?128
cylinder head installation,
146?149
final engine assembly and painting, 158?162
oil pan installation, 129?132
oil pump installation, 120?124
piston, 113?120
pre-assembly preparation, 96?99
rocker shaft installation, 149?152
timing cover seal installation, 124?127
valvetrain installation, 132?146
Frame, 354
bending, 356
crossmember
building, 364?365
disassembly, 38
disassembly, 16, 44
inspection, 355
measurement methods, 384?385
repairs, 356?365
Freeze plugs, installation of,
156?157
Front axle
See Axles
Front clips, disassembly, 5?7
Front core support, disassembly, 4?5
Front deflector shield, OEM washers for, 130
Fuel system, 488?494
See also Carburetor
line and hose, 494, 516
pump, 489
diagram, 490
disassembly, 60, 491
installation, 159, 494
rebuilding, 490?494
sender, fuel, 489
tank, fuel
disassembly, 12?13
inspection, 355
replacement, 489
Full-floating rear axle shaft conversion, 336, 343, 346?349
Fuse block, 453

G

Gaskets
See also Sealants
asbestos, 59
cork, 155
Form-a-Gasket, 110, 154
Gasket Eliminator anaerobic sealer, 178
paper, 110, 341
quality of, 283
Ultra Black RTV as filler gasket, 130
Gasoline filter, 494
GM 4.3L V-6, 165
Goodridge hoses, 439, 441, 489, 516
Grant horn adapter kit, 411
Grant steering wheel, 515
Gravel shield protector, 63
Ground strap, 463

H

Hand throttle, disassembly, 15
Hardware
grading and torque charts,
549?550
replacements, 455
Head bolts
See Cylinder heads, bolts
Headlight dimmer switch, disassembly, 7
Headlights, 456
Heat riser assembly, 161
Hex-head bushings, disassembly, 41?42
Hex-type wrench, 433
Highway speed driving
engine for, 53, 164?166
steering for, 403?404
Hood latches/hinges, 525?526
Hood removal, 4
Horn adapter kit, 411, 463
Horn wire, 16, 18, 389?390, 400
Hot tank, 74, 78, 84, 123
H-shackles, 368?369
Hub cap, 328?329, 431

I

Idle mixture, adjusting, 507?508
Ignition distributor assembly
Autolite, 464
Buick V-6, 173, 175, 464
disassembly, 54
installation, 162
temporary, 121
L-134, 140
MSD (multiple spark discharge) unit upgrade, 458, 473?475
service, 464?471
timing the engine, 132, 472
valve adjustment, installation for, 139
Ignition wrenches, 465
Impact tool, 327
Instrument panel, 410
Intake manifold, 161
Buick V-6, 172?173
installation, 172?173
Intake tappets, 72, 73
exhaust valve adjustment and, 139
machine work, 79
pre-assembly preparation, 99
Intake valves, 52, 58, 72, 132?133
exhaust valve adjustment and, 139
guides, 80
inspection, 74
installation, 142
machine work, 77, 79, 80
SAE 5150 material, 132
specifications, 182?183

J

Jeep engines
See Engine

K

Kentrol roll bar kit, 517?519
Keystone principle, 218, 226
K-Line bronze valve guide liners, 86?87
Knurling, 86

L

L-134 four-cylinder engine
See also Engine; Four cylinder engine disassembly; Four
cylinder engine re-assembly
exhaust tappet adjustment, 143
heat riser assembly, 161
overview, 52?53
rebuild distinctions, 139?141
specifications, 182?183
Lead deposits, 160
Lever shaft
bushings, 396?397
installation, 397?398
seal, 397
Light bars, 541?542
Light switch, 459
Lip seal, to replace rope seal,
168, 169
Lock plate, 209, 217, 228, 254, 258, 273
Locker, aftermarket, 336?343
Loctite Threadlocker, 123, 128, 150, 206
Lubrication
breaker point, 470
Buick V-6, 172
engine assembly, 99, 129, 143, 172
specifications, 183
transfer case, 266, 282
transmission, 210, 230

M

Machine shop, 73
Machine work, engine
See Engine machine work
Magnafluxing, 73, 85
Main seal kit, 101?102, 168
Mainshaft, transmission
disassembly, 30, 31, 34, 214?215, 217
rebuilding, 220?227, 230
Manifolds, 160?161
See also Intake manifold
Maps and travel guides, 543
Mark Williams" Bench Mule, 334
Master cylinders
See Brake system
Mechanic"s glove, 20
Melling oil pump kit, 167, 170
Metal parts restoration, 372?378
Metering rod, carburetor, 497, 499, 501, 503
Midway/Centerforce clutch assembly, 237?243
MIG welder, 404
Mirrors, 527
Model 18
transfer case
(See also Transfer case)
assembly, 266?284
disassembly, 253?266
overview, 252?253
transmission installation, 175?179
Mopar 3.9L V-6, 165
Motor mounts, Buick V-6, 175, 180
Muffler, 510?511

N

Needle rollers, 218, 220, 226, 228
Novak Enterprises, 175, 231
NV3550 transmission installation, 175?179

O

Odd-fire design, crankshaft, 165
Oil
draining of, 19
leaks and drips, 10
Oil bath air cleaners, 509
Oil collector, 188, 194, 204
Oil cup, repair of, 377?378
Oil feed holes, 100, 118, 168
Oil filler tube
disassembly, 68
installation, 157?158
Oil filter, 99
bracket, 148
cartridge and gasket, installation of, 160
remote, 54, 57
Oil jet, timing gear, 108?109, 112, 140
Oil lines, 155
disassembly, 54, 55
installation, 159?160
Oil pan, 63, 64, 70
drain plug gasket, 158
gasket, 130
installation, 129
Oil passage
cleaning, 99
plugs, 98, 109
transfer case/transmission,
234?235
Oil pickup screen, 64, 123, 171
Oil pressure sender, 457
Oil pump
Buick V-6, 165, 167, 170?171
disassembly, 69?70
engine start-up to rotate, 129
engine timing, 472
installation, 120?124, 170?171
L-134, 140
priming, 129
specifications, 183
Oil return holes, 206
Oil scrapers, installation of, 114
Oil slinger, 126, 203, 215, 306
Output shaft, 264?265, 270?277
seal, 234?235
setting endplay, 276
Overdrive unit, 25, 165, 252, 375
Advance Adapters Saturn unit, 252
Buick V-6, 176
disassembly, 8, 17, 26?27, 29, 30, 253?254
for highway speeds, 53
installation, 284?288
Overhead valve intake design, 132?133, 138, 142
Oxy-acetylene weld, 358, 362, 364, 404

P

Painting
body, 378, 383
clutch, 246
engine, 158?161, 173
transfer case, 266, 282
Parking brake
See Brake system
Parts, 455
layout, noting during
disassembly, 9
resources for, 543?544
spare parts kit, 546?547
washing cabinet for, 96
PCV valve, 155, 173
Pedals
brake (See Brake system)
clutch, 15, 245, 445
disassembly, 14?15
Pilot bearing set (rollers),
204?205, 225?226, 228, 241
Pilot bore, 193
Pinion
bearing cup, 299
gear, 304, 309
(See also Ring-and-pinion gearset)
setting position of, 349?350
seal, 300, 307, 335, 340?341
shaft, 299, 300, 306, 308, 335, 340, 537
Pipe plugs, 140, 153
Pistons
See Rods and pistons
Pitman arm
disassembly, 16
Ross cam-and-lever steering gear rebuild, 388?389, 392, 399
Saginaw steering retrofit, 404, 406
Power Take-Off (P.T.0.), 284?285
cover plate, 26?27, 188, 230, 284
overdrive, installation of, 252, 284
Premier Power Welder alternator, 516
Pressure washing, 3, 78
Prestolite ignition distributor, 464
Pry tool, 301
P.T.O.
See Power Take-Off (P.T.0.)
Pullers, 97, 215, 299, 332?333
See also Two-jaw puller
Pushrods, intake valve, 58, 72, 79, 132?133, 142, 173

R

Radiator, 163
Buick V-6, 175, 181
hoses, detaching, 4
Rear axle
See Axles
Rear corner reinforcement plates, 455
Release forks, 34, 241
Resources, 540?545
Reverse idler
gear, 194, 199, 210, 217, 219
shaft, 189?190, 208?209, 217, 219
Ring-and-pinion gearset, 309, 311?313, 337, 339?340
setting pinion gear position,
349?350
tooth contact, 337, 339?340, 350
Rocker arms, 52, 132
disassembly, 57?59
installation, 151
Rocker shaft, 52, 132
Buick V-6, 173
disassembly, 57?59
installation, 149?152, 173
Rockford-style clutch, 242
Rods and pistons
See also Top-dead-center
Buick V-6, 167, 168
compression ratio, effect of increased, 92
disassembly, 65?66, 68, 72
engine machine work, 88
inspection, 75
installation, 113?120, 168
machine work, 93?94
main caps, 66, 68, 103?105, 122
piston rings
cylinder wall pattern and, 91
installation, 113?115, 119
specifications, 182
polishing, 76
specifications, 182
Roll cages, 517?519, 541?542
Rope seal, 168, 169
Ross cam-and-lever steering gear rebuild, 388?400
Roto-Caps, 132?137
Rotors, 426
Rzeppa axle shafts, 326

S

Safety, 229
air tool use, 207, 256, 334, 391
asbestos (See Asbestos)
equipment, 514?529
Saginaw steering retrofit kit,
403?408, 515
steering column for, 408?411
Sealants, 102, 104, 122, 123, 126, 147, 159, 172?173, 228, 315
anaerobic, 178
freeze plugs, 157
RTV, 232, 234
Teflon, 147
thread sealant, application of, 153?154
Seals
axle, 314, 343
intake manifold, 172
lip seal, to replace rope seal, 168, 169
main seal kit, 101?102, 168
mainshaft rear retainer, 230
oil pump, 123
output shaft, 234?235
pinion, 300, 307, 335, 340?341
rope seal, 168?169
sealant coating on, 341
shift rod, 277
spark plug holes, 149
spring-loaded dust, 48
timing cover, 124?127
transfer case, 256, 277, 278
valve guides, 144?146
Seat belts, 520
Seat harnesses, 541?542
Shackles
See U-bolts/shackles
Sheet metal restoration, 378?383
Shift control housing, 213, 231
Shift forks
disassembly, 31, 190, 213, 216, 260, 262
installation, 228?229, 231, 270, 274
wear, effects of, 194
Shift levers, 28, 270
Shift rod, 260?262, 269?270, 275
Low Range, 260
seals, 277
Shifter control housing, 194
Shims
axle (See Axles, shims)
cam tube bearing, 396
gearset in transfer case, 262?263
Shock absorbers
disassembly, 45, 47
installation, 371?372
upgrading, 365
Signal lever, 389
Skid plate, 10
Slave cylinder, 179
Sliding gear, 210
Spark plug
gaps, 473
holes, sealing, 149
wires, disassembly, 54
Speedometer, 263, 277, 283, 463
cable, 16, 25
disassembly, 25
Spicer 18 transfer case
See Model 18, transfer case
Spicer/Dana axles, 290
cross-joint axle shaft, 325?326
cross-type U-joint, disassembly of, 321
disc brakes for, 419
Spicer 44 rear axle, 336, 346, 419
Split-shifting, 252, 284
Spring anchors, 515
Spring clip/retainers, 42, 46, 140
Spring scale, 319
Spring shackle bushings, 41
Spring-loaded dust seal, 48
Springs, 365?370
anti-rattle, 282
disassembly, 42, 44?48
Spud shaft, 176?178, 407
Starter motor assembly, 452
disassembly, 35
solenoid switch for, 458
Steam cleaning, 3, 11
Steering system, 388
drag link (See Drag link)
general layout, diagrams of,
401?403
knuckle, 295?297, 313?326
linkage/arm, 401
bellcrank and tie-rod service, 402
disassembly, 38?41, 48?49
drag link service, 402
stabilizer shock, 515
steering column and steering gear assembly, 391, 400
Buick V-6, 175
disassembly, 11, 12, 15?16, 18
gear-to-frame bolts, 11
mounting and support for, 410
Ross cam-and-lever steering gear rebuild, 388?400
Saginaw steering retrofit,
404?411, 515
steering tube (See Cam tube/steering tube)
steering wheel, 388?391, 398, 400, 410?411, 463, 515
wander, control of, 515
Studs
broken, repair of, 94?95
tapered (See Tapered studs)
Subassemblies, CJ-5, 332
Suspension system, 355, 545
allowable modifications, Massachusetts law for, 366
lift and upgrades for, 365?370

T

T-14 transmission, 186, 249?250
T-18 transmission, 186, 211?236
T-86 transmission, 186
T-90 transmission, 186?210
T-98 transmission, 186, 231?236
T-98A transmission, 186, 211?236
Tachometer, 460
Tags, noting and preserving, 9
Tail lamp, 456
Tapered studs, disassembly, 49
Tappet wrenches, 143
Tappets, 72, 73
cover, disassembly, 60
machine work, 79
pre-assembly preparation, 99
Thermostat, 163
Buick V-6, 173, 181
housing
disassembly, 55
installation, 156
Throttle body, carburetor, 500
Throttle linkage
See Carburetor, throttle linkage
Throwout bearing, 34, 239, 241, 243
Thrust bearing, 101
Thrust plate, 98, 100, 109, 140
Tie-rods, 388, 402
joints, disassembly, 38, 40, 49
Saginaw steering retrofit, 404, 407
Timing chain, Buick V-6, 169
Timing cover
Buick V-6, 169?170
disassembly, 62
gasket, 126
installation, 110, 124?127,
169?170
Timing gear
installation, 107, 111
oil jet, 108?109
pulling, 97
spacer, 126
Tires, 166, 371, 522, 536
spare tire rack, 521, 522
suspension lift needed for, 365
Tools
See also specific tools
resources, 544?545
trailside toolbox, 546?547
using right tools, 56
Top, 522?524, 541?542
Top-dead-center, 131?132
Tractech, Inc. Truetrac locker, 336?343
Trailside toolbox and spare parts kit, 546?547
Transfer case, 186, 209, 540
assembling, 266?284
cleaning and inspection, 266
disassembly, 10, 17, 19, 22?32, 188, 253?266
drain plugs, 19
installation, 175?176
oil passage, 234?235
overview, 252?253
Transmission, 540
See also Mainshaft, transmission
adapters, 175?179
assembly, 195?210
bolts, disassembly, 34
boot, 375
Buick V-6, 175?181
cleaning, inspection, and layout, 190?194, 218
crossmember
building, 364?365
disassembly, 38
diagrams, 187, 211?212, 249?250
disassembly, 10, 17, 19, 27?34, 38, 188?190, 253
drain plugs, 19
floor plate, 372
front wheel drive engagement rod, 260
installation, 175?179
oil passage, 234?235
overview, 186
rebuilding of T-90 three speed, 187?210
rebuilding of T-98A/T-18 four speed, 211?236
retrofitting, 211, 213, 231?236, 372
synchronizer assembly, 32, 187, 190?191, 193, 199?201, 203, 213, 223?226, 231
T-86, 186
T-90, 186?210
TJ Wrangler five-speed syncromesh transmission (NV3550), 175?179
wear points, 193?194
Transmission jack, 243
Trim, 455, 534?525
Truetrac locker, 336?343
Tube-and-cam
See Cam tube/steering tube
Turn signals, 16, 453, 454
Two-jaw puller, 61, 97, 298, 334

U

U-bolts, 20, 22, 370, 442, 443
U-bolts/shackles, 41, 43?45, 47
U-joints, 227, 256, 325, 408
disassembly of driveshaft, 20?22
disassembly of Spicer cross-type U-joint, 321
suspension lift, effect of, 367
Unleaded fuel, use of, 86, 166
Urethane bushings, 368?370
U-shackles, 368

V

V-6 engine
See Buick V-6
V-8 engines, 52, 175
Vacuum, shop, 63
Vacuum gauge, 88
Vacuum lines, 155
Valve cover, 72
disassembly, 57
gasket, 160
installation, 153, 155, 160
Valve guides, 135
knurling, 86
liners, 86?87
machine work, 80, 82
removal, 83
seals, 144?146
specifications, 182?183
unleaded fuel, use of, 86
Valve seats
Buick V-6, 167
grinding, 88
inserts, 86?87
inspection, 85
machine work, 80?82, 167
Valve springs, 133?138, 140, 144
Buick V-6, 167
disassembly, 69
Valve stems
machine work, 79, 80
specifications, 182?183
Valves, 72
Buick V-6, 167
clearance, 138
inspection, 74
L-134, 138?141
machine work, 167
polishing of stems, 77
specifications, 182?183
Valvetrain
installation, 132?146
odd-fire design, 165
Voltage regulator, 458

W

Warn Industries, 540
disc brake upgrade, 418?426
overdrive (See Overdrive unit)
rear-axle conversion kit, 336, 343, 346?349
wheel hubs, 419?431
Water pump
Buick V-6, 173
disassembly, 55
installation, 154, 155
Wedge spreaders, 264
Welding and cutting, 356?364, 404
Wheel cylinders
See Brake system
Wheel hubs, 416, 419?431, 539, 542
bearing service and adjustment, 426?434
tapered axle shafts and, 344?346
Wheels, 522, 536
bearing service and adjustment, 432?434
rear, diagram of, 344
Winch mount, 407
Winches, 542
Windshield, 526
Windshield wipers
electric, 461, 494, 526
motors, supports for, 461
switch, 460
vacuum, 60, 489, 490
Wires and wire harnesses,
452?454, 456?458
See also Electrical system
Buick V-6, 175
disassembly, 5?8, 14, 54
OEM wiring diagrams, 475?485
Woodruff key, 107, 111, 112
Worm shaft, 400