light JEEP CJ 1953 Service Manual

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

K
the
bottom.
Remove
rear
bearing
cone
and roller
assembly from the shaft by striking the end of the
shaft lightly against a
wooden
block,
j.
Remove the set screw in sliding gear shift fork.
Remove shift rod.
See the following paragraphs for disassembly of
the front and
rear
bearing caps.

K-4.
Front
Bearing Cap Disassembly
•
Refer to Fig. K-1, K-2.

The
front bearing cap is a separate assembly which

may
be removed for service. Should difficulty be
experienced in this section of the transfer case,

follow
the
sequence
below
for removal and dis­ assembly.

a.
Remove the output shaft yoke as outlined in

Par. K-3.
Remove the
poppet
balls and
move
the
front wheel drive shift rod forward as outlined in

Par.
K-3f.

b.
Remove yoke oil seal with Tool W-251, as shown in Fig.
K-7.
Remove shift rod oil seals with

Tool
W-176, as shown in Fig. K-8.

c.
Remove the front bearing cap assembly as outlined in Par. K-3g.
FIG.
K-9—SHIFT
ROD OIL
SEAL INSTALLER

1—
Driver

2—
Thimble

3— Oil
Seal
d.
Remove the set screw from shifting fork and
shifting rod. The clutch gear and shifting fork can
be removed
together.

e. Remove output clutch shaft assembly by care­

fully
pressing it
thru
the bearing.
f. Remove bearing retainer snap ring and the

bearing.

K-5.
Rear
Cap Disassembly
•
Refer to Fig. K-1, K-2.

The
rear
bearing cap is partially disassembled
during
the dismantling of the transfer case. The
cap is, however, a separate assembly which may be
removed for service. Follow the
sequence
below
for removal and disassembly,
a.
Remove the output shaft
rear
end yoke or
companion
flange
as outlined in
Par. K-3 a.
Separate 271

K

TRANSFER
CASE
the brake drum and companion
flange
by remov­
ing bolts, lockwashers, and nuts.

b.
Remove the oil seal with Tool W-251, as shown

in
Fig. K-7.

c.
Remove
speedometer
driven gear assembly.

d.
Remove the cap screws attaching the cap and
brake
backing plate to the case.
Take
precautions
not to
lose
or damage bearing adjusting shims placed
between
the cap and the transfer case
housing.
e. Separate the
rear
cap and brake backing plate
assembly. See Section P for brake service pro­
cedures.
f. Remove
speedometer
driving gear.

K-6.
Transfer
Case
Reassembly
•
Refer to Fig. K-1, K-2.

Reassembly
of the transfer case is reversal of the

foregoing
procedure of disassembly. The output shaft snap ring may
best
be installed with Tool
FIG.
K-11—OUTPUT
SHAFT
SNAP

RING
INSTALLER
1—
Snap
Ring

2—
Snap
Ring
Installer Tool W-131
FIG.
K-12—OUTPUT
SHAFT
OIL
SEAL
DRIVER

1—
Driver
Tool W-143

2—
Seal
W-131,
output shaft snap ring installing thimble

and
driver,
shown in
Fig.
K-ll.
Use a
piece
of tub­
ing for installing the bearing
cone
and roller as­ semblies on the output shaft to prevent damage
to the assemblies.

Early
production transfer cases were equipped with
a
lVs" [2,86 cm.] diameter intermediate shaft

and
caged
needle
bearings. When installing the intermediate gear in early production transfer cases,

insert
the bearings in the gear, support the front

thrust
washer with Pilot Pin Tool W-192,
Fig.
K-10,
position the gears and
rear
thrust washer, and
insert
the shaft from the
rear
of the case.

Late
production transfer cases were equipped with
a
1
Vi"
[3,18 cm.] diameter intermediate shaft,

and
bearings consisting of individual rollers and
spacers.
A dummy shaft is required to install the
intermediate shaft. The dummy shaft should be slightly smaller in diameter than the intermediate
shaft and a little shorter than the width of the
intermediate gear. To install the intermediate gear,

first
load the bearing rollers and spacers in the gear using the dummy shaft.
Then
supporting the
front thrust washer with the fingers, position the gears and
rear
thrust washer and insert the shaft

from
the
rear
of the case, driving out the dummy
shaft.

Should
it be necessary to replace the
speedometer

driven
pinion bushing installation may be
best

made with bushing installer Tool W-133, shown
in
Fig. K-13. When the
rear
bearing cap assembly
is installed, check the end
movement
of the main-
shaft which determines the adjustment of the
tapered roller bearings. For correct bearing adjust-
|
11S4S

FIG.
K-13—SPEEDOMETER
PINION
BUSHING
DRIVER
1—Tool W-133
272

L

PROPELLER
SHAFTS
AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS

move
the snap rings, pinch the ends
together
with

a
pair
of pliers. If the rings do not readily snap
out of the groove, tap the end of the bearing lightly
which
will
relieve pressure against the rings.
After
removing the snap rings, press on the end of
one bearing until the
opposite
bearing is pushed
from
the yoke arm.
Turn
the joint over and press
the first bearing back out of that arm by pressing
on the
exposed
end of the
journal
shaft. Use a
soft
ground drift with a flat face about [0,8 mm.]

smaller
in diameter than the
hole
in the yoke arm
and
drive it out, otherwise there is danger of damag­ing the bearing.

Repeat
this operation for the other two bearings,
then lift out
journal
assembly by sliding it to one
side.

L-4.
Snap
Ring
Type Assembly

Wash
all parts in cleaning solvent and inspect the
parte
after cleaning. Replace any parts that indicate
extensive
wear.
It is advisable to install new gaskets
on the
journal
assembly regardless of the condition of the old gaskets. Make certain that the grease

channel
in each
journal
trunnion is open.

Pack
the bearing
cones
one-third
full
of lubricant
and
install the rollers.
Draw
the bearings into the end yoke arm and seat
them firmly against the bearing shoulders. Hold
the bearings in a vertical position to prevent the
needles
from dropping out until the joint is as­ sembled. If the joint binds when assembled, tap
the arms lightly to relieve any pressure on the bear­
ings at the end of the
journal.

L-5.
U-Bolt
Type Disassembly

Removal
of the attaching "U"-bolt releases one set
of bearing races. Slide the propeller shaft into the
yoke flange to remove them using care not to
lose
the rollers.
After
the removal of the one set of bearing races,
release the other set by removing the snap rings

in
the
sleeve
yoke by pinching the ends
together

with
a
pair
of pliers. Should the rings
fail
to snap
readily
from the groove, tap the end of the bearing
lightly,
which
will
relieve the pressure against them.

Press
on the end of one bearing, until the
opposite
bearing
is pushed out of the yoke arm.
Turn
the

universal
joint over and press the first bearing out
by pressing on the
exposed
end of the
journal
as­
sembly. Use a
soft
ground drift with a flat face about
\{i
[0,8 mm.] smaller in diameter than the
hole
in the yoke
arm
and drive out the bearing.
Lift

the
journal
out by sliding to one side.
Clean
all
parts
and check for wear.

L-6.
U-Bolt Type Assembly

Wash
all parts in cleaning solvent and inspect the
parts
after cleaning. Replace any parts that indicate
extensive
wear.
It is advisable to install new gaskets
on the
journal
assembly regardless of the condition
of the old gaskets. Make certain that the grease
channel
in each
journal
trunnion is open.

Pack
the bearing
cones
one-third
full
of lubricant
and
install the rollers.
Draw
the bearings into the end yoke arm and seat
them firmly against the bearing shoulders. Hold the
bearings in a vertical position to prevent the
needles
from dropping out until the joint is as­
sembled. If the joint binds when assembled, tap the arms lightly to relieve any pressure on the
bearings at the end of the
journal.
Tighten the
U-bolts equally. U-bolt torque wrench reading is 15 to 20 lb-ft. [2,07 a 2,76 kg-m.].

When
installing the assembly in the vehicle be sure
that the arrows on the propeller shaft and yoke

sleeve
are in alignment as shown in Fig. L-2, or
that the unmarked joints are aligned with the yokes in the same parallel plane.

SPECIFICATIONS

L-7.
PROPELLER
SHAFTS
AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
PROPELLER
SHAFTS:

Make
SPICER

Dimensions:

F4
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5
A
— 3 Speed.
......
4 Speed

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed 4 Speed

CJ-3B
DJ-5
DJ-6.
V-6
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-5
— 4 Speed
Front

Rear

Dimensions:

F4
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5
A
— 3 Speed.
......
4 Speed

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed 4 Speed

CJ-3B
DJ-5
DJ-6.
V-6
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-5
— 4 Speed
O.D.

Length

O.D.
Length

Dimensions:

F4
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5
A
— 3 Speed.
......
4 Speed

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed 4 Speed

CJ-3B
DJ-5
DJ-6.
V-6
Engine Vehicles:
CJ-5,
CJ-5A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-6,
CJ-6A
— 3 Speed.

CJ-5
— 4 Speed
1M"
[3,175 cm.]

1M*
[3,175 cm.]

\W
[3,175 cm.]
1M*
[3,175 cm.] [3,175 cm.]

\W
[3,175 cm.]

\W
[3,175 cm.] [3,175 cm.] 22^" [57,78 cm.]

28H"
[72,39 cm.]
22M*
[57,78 cm.]

mW
[72,39 cm.]

33He"
[85,57 cm.]

21W
[55,25 cm.]
21%"
[55,25 cm.]

2&* [68,10
cm.]
IK"
[4,45 cm.]

1M#
[4,45 cm.]

\%"
[4,45 cm.]

\%"
[4, 45cm.]

IW
[4,45 cm.]

1M*
[4,45 cm.]

3*
[7,62 cm.]
2" [5,08 cm.]
2" [5,08 cm.]
l%" [4,45 cm.]
182£"
[45,95 cm.]
WW
[34,131
cm.]

3SJ4*
[97,79 cm.]

33%"
[84,69 cm.] 19546*
[50,64
cm.]
24^"
[61,60
cm.]

44M*
[112,40
cm.]

19%?
[50,64
cm.] 39* [99,06 cm.]

U%"
[37,47 cm.l

UNIVERSAL
JOINTS:
Make
Spicer

Cardan
Cross
Antifriction

Type
Spicer

Cardan
Cross
Antifriction

Bearing
Spicer

Cardan
Cross
Antifriction

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'Jeep*
UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

m f. Disconnect propeller shaft from the differential
companion flange.

g.
Disconnect both front springs from front spring hangers.

h.
Remove spring clip and spring clip plates secur­
ing axle to front springs.

i.
Remove front
wheels
from axle assembly.

j.
Lower
jack
slightly and
pull
axle forward from
under
vehicle.
M-5.
FRONT AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL

Refer
to Fig. M-2.

The
following procedure applies to either right or
left
front axle shaft.

Note:
Axle shafts can be removed without remov­
ing the axle housing from the vehicle. Use the fol­
lowing procedure.
First
raise and support front end
of vehicle, and remove front wheels.

a.
Remove drive
flange
snap
ring.
b-
Remove the hub cap with a puller as shown in

Fig.
M-3.

c.
Remove the axle shaft driving
flange
bolts.

d.
Apply the
foot
brakes and remove the axle shaft
flange
with puller W-163 as illustrated in

Fig.
M-4.
FIG.
M-4—AXLE
SHAFT
DRIVE
FLANGE
PULLER

1—Too!
W-163
e.
Release the locking lip on the lockwasher and
remove the outer nut, lockwasher, adjusting nut

and
bearing lockwasher. Use wrench W-144, Fig.

M-5,
for removal of the nut.
f- Remove the wheel hub and drum assembly

with
the bearings. Be careful not to damage the

oil
seal.
FIG.
M-5—WHEEL
BEARING
NUT
WRENCH

1—Tool
W-144
g.
Remove the hydraulic brake
tube
and the

brake
backing plate screws.

h.
Remove the spindle.
i.
Remove the axle shaft and universal joint as­
sembly.
M-6.
Removing
and
Overhauling Differential

Adjustment
and overhaul of the front axle differen­
tial
assembly is the same as that of a
full
floating

type
rear
axle. Information covering dismantling

and
assembling of this
type
differential is contained
in
Section N.

NOTE:
All service replacement axle assemblies

are
shipped from the factory without lubricant in
the differential.
Lubricant
must be added to the
differential
before
the axles are installed in vehicles.

Use
the grade and quantity of lubricant specified
in
the lubrication section.

After
the axle has
been
installed in the vehicle,

check
to be sure the lubricant level in the dffer-

ential
is level with the
fill
plug opening.
M-7.
AXLE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SERVICE

Refer
to Fig. M-6 and M-7.

After
the axle shaft and universal joint assembly have
been
removed, the
Cardan
cross universal

joint
can be disassembled and inspected as follows:

a.
Remove the snap rings from the bearing cup assemblies.

b.
Press on the end of one bearing cup assembly

until
the
opposite
bearing is pushed from the yoke

arm.
Turn
the yoke over and press the first bear­ ing back out of that
arm
by pressing on the
exposed

end of the
journal
shaft. To avoid damaging the 279

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

M
If
the joint binds when assembled, tap the yoke
lightly to relieve any pressure on the bearings at the end of the
journal.

M-8-
Steering
Knuckle
Service

The
steering knuckle pins pivot on tapered roller
bearings. Replacement of
these
bearings requires

removal
of the hub and brake drum assembly,
wheel bearings, axle shaft, spindle, steering tie rod,

and
steering knuckle. Disassemble the steering
knuckle
as follows:
Remove the
eight
screws which hold the oil seal

retainer
in place. Remove the four screws holding
the lower pivot pin bearing cap. Remove the four screws holding the upper bearing cap in place. Re­
move
the bearing cap. The steering knuckle can
now be removed from the axle. Wash all parts in cleaning solvent. Replace any damaged or worn

parts.
Inspect the bearing and races for scores,
cracks,
or chips. Should the bearing cups be damaged,
they
may be removed and installed with

Special
Driver
W-138, as shown in Fig. M-9.
M-9.
Reassemble
and
Bearing Preload

Reverse
the procedure of Par. M-8 to reassemble
the unit. When reinstalling the steering knuckle, sufficient shims must be installed under the top

bearing
cap to obtain correct preload on the bear­
ing.
Shims are available in
these
thicknesses: .003"
[0,076
mm.] .010"
[0,254
mm.] 005"
[0,127
mm.] .030"
[0,762
mm.]

Install
one each of the
above
shims at the top only.
Install
the bearing caps, lockwashers, and screws,

and
tighten securely.
Check
the preload on the bearings by hooking a

spring
scale, Tool C-690, in the
hole
in the knuckle

arm
for the tie rod socket.
Take
the scale reading when the knuckle has just started its
sweep.

The
kingpin bearing preload should be 12 to 16 lb. [5,43 a 7,24 kg.] with the oil seal removed. Remove

or
add shims to obtain a preload within
these
limits.
FIG.
M-9—SPINDLE
PIN
BEARING
CUP
DRIVER

1—Tool
W-138
FIG.
M-10—TURNING
ANGLE
STOP
SCREW

1—Stop
Screw
M-10.
Replacing Steering
Knuckle
Oil Seal
Remove the old steering knuckle oil seal by remov­ ing the
eight
screws which hold it in place.
Earlier

production vehicles are equipped with seals con­ sisting of two oil seal halves.
Later
production vehicles are equipped with oil seal assemblies con­
sisting of a split oil seal and backing ring assembly,

an
oil seal felt, and two seal retainer plate halves.

Examine
the spherical surface of the axle for scores or scratches which could damage the seal.
Smooth any roughness with emery cloth. Before installing the oil seal felt, make a diagonal
cut across the top side of the
felt
so that it may be
slipped over the axle.
Install
the oil seal assembly

in
the
sequence
given above, making sure the

backing
ring (of the oil seal and backing ring as­
sembly) is toward the wheel.

After
driving in wet, freezing weather swing the
front
wheels
from right to
left
to remove moisture

adhering
to the oil seal and the spherical surface of
the axle housing.
This
will
prevent freezing with

resulting
damage to the seals. Should the vehicle be
stored for any period of time, coat
these
surfaces

with
light grease to prevent rusting.

M-11.
AXLE
SHAFT
INSTALLATION

Refer
to Fig. M-2.

Installation
of the front right and
left
axle shaft
is the same and is given in the following
paragraphs.

a.
Clean
all parts of
dirt
and foreign matter.

b.
Enter
universal joint and axle shaft assembly

in
the axle housing, taking care not to knock out
the inner oil seal.
Enter
the splined end of the
axle shaft
into
the differential and push
into
place. 281

FRONT
AXLE

FIG.
M-l
1—FRONT
STEERING

KNUCKLE

(With
Spicer Universal Joint)
1—
Wheel
Hub Cap

2—
Driving
Flange Cap Screw

3—
Axle
Shaft Drive Flange Gasket 4—
Wheel
Bearing Cup
5—
Front
Wheel Spindle
6—
Brake
Drum
7—
Front
Brake
Cylinder

8—
Brake
Backing Plate

9—
Pivot
Pin Bearing Cap
10—
Pivot
Pin Bearing Cap Nut
11—
Pivot
Pin 12—
Pivot
Bearing Adjusting Shims

13—
Pivot
Pin Cone and Rollers
14—
Steering
Knuckle
Oil Seal 15—
Front
Axle Universal Joint
16—
Thrust
Washer
17—
Brake
Backing Plate Screw
18—
Brake
Shoe and
Lining

19—
Hub
Oil Seal
20—
Wheel
Hub Bolt Nut
21—
Wheel
Bearing Cone and Rollers 22—
Wheel
Bearing Washer

23—
Wheel
Bearing Retaining Nut
24—
Wheel
Adjusting Nut
Lock
Washer
25—
Wheel
Bearing Retaining Nut
26—
Snap
Ring

c.
Install
the wheel bearing spindle and bushing.
d.
Install
brake backing plate.
e.
Grease and assemble wheel bearings and oil

seal.
Install
the wheel hub and drum on the wheel
bearing
spindle.
Install
the wheel bearing washer
and
adjusting nut. Tighten nut with
Wrench
W-144
as shown in
Fig.
M-5, until there is a slight drag on the bearings when the hub is turned.
Then
back off approximately one-sixth of a
turn.
Install
lock

washer
and nut, tightening nut
into
place, and then bend lip of lock washer over on the locknut.
f.
Install
drive
flange
and gasket on hub and attach
with
six cap screws and lock washers.
Install
snap

ring
on outer end of axle shaft.

g.
Install
hub cap.
h.
Install
the wheel, lug nuts, and wheel disc.
i.
If
tube
was installed with axle assembly on
vehicle, check front wheel alignment (Section O),
bleed brakes (Section P), and lubricate front axle

universal
joints (Section B).

M-12.
FRONT
AXLE
INSTALLATION

To
install the front axle, reverse the procedures described in
Par.
M-4 and then perform the follow­
ing operations:

a.
Torque spring clip plate (U-bolt) nuts securing the axle to the front springs, (see Par. M-4).

b.
Adjust and bleed the brakes (see Section P).

c.
Check
axle lubricant level and
fill
as necessary, (see Section B).

d.
Check
front end wheel alignment (see Section
O).
e.
Check
wheel turning angle. Refer to Par. M-14.
M-13.
Steering
Tie Rod and
Bell Crank

These
parts of the front axle are covered in Sec­
tion O.
M-14.
4-Wheel Drive
Turning
Angle

Adjustment
and service information regarding
turning
angles
is covered in Section O.

M-15.
2-WHEEL-DRIVE
FRONT
AXLE
The
front axle is of the reverse
Elliot
type. It is a
steel forging, heat treated for strength and ma­
chined
to
close
limits. The steering knuckles are
mounted on pins which pass through
openings
at each end of the
"I"
beam and are locked securely

in
position with tapered pins and nuts. The knuckles

ride
on
ball
thrust bearings for
ease
of steering. See
Figs.
M-12, M-13.

The
knuckles are connected by a tie rod which is
mounted on
ball
and socket connections. The tie

rod
is adjustable to secure correct
toe-in
of the front wheels. A steering connecting rod
connects

the
left
knuckle arm with the steering gear arm.

Standard
caster and camber of the front
wheels
are
built
into
the front axle. Wheel camber cannot
be changed however, caster can be adjusted by

placing
tapered shims or
wedges
between
the
springs and spring seats. For
complete
information

regarding
the steering
geometry
refer to the
Section O.

M-16.
Removal of Solid
Front
Axle

Note:
The procedure for removing the solid front
axle varies slightly, depending on whether the
springs are slung under or over the axle. These

variations
are
noted
in the following procedure.

a. -
Raise the front end of the vehicle and safely support the frame behind the springs.

b.
Remove the
wheels
by removing the wheel
discs and lug nuts.

c.
Disconnect the steering connecting rod at the
ball
and socket connection on the steering knuckle. 282

N

REAR
AXLE

FIG.
N-l3—NOTCHING
BEARING
RETAINING
RING
c.
Attach puller
tool
W-343 to axle shaft flanged
end using the wheel lug nuts. Position puller
bolts

against dimples of holding ring and alternately tighten until bearing is pressed from shaft, as shown

in
Fig. N-14. 14152

FIG.
N-14—REMOVING
AXLE
SHAFT
BEARING
1—
Bolt

2—
Flange
Adapter

3—
Dimple
in Holding
Ring

4 Holding
Ring

5—
Adapter
Plates N-8.
Rear
Axle
Shaft and Bearing Installation

(Semi-Float-Flanged
Shaft)

a.
Inspect the axle shaft oil seal
journal
for
scratches and polish with fine crocus cloth if
necessary.

b.
Install
retainer plate on the axle shaft

c.
Apply grease to the new oil seal cavity
between

the seal lips and carefully slide seal, on the axle shaft seal seat. The outer face of the seal must be

toward
the axle flange.

d.
Pack
the new bearing
full
of grease
prior
to

installation,
using the proper lubricant.
e.
Install
the unit bearing on the axle shaft making
certain
the cup rib ring is facing the axle flange.
f.
Install
the new bearing retainer ring on the axle shaft.
g. Using puller
tool
W-343, press the new axle shaft bearing and retainer ring on the axle shaft
simultaneously. Tighten puller
bolts
alternately

until
the bearing and retainer ring are properly
seated
against the shaft shoulder.

Refer
to Fig. N-15 and N-16. 14154

FIG.
N-15—INSTALLING
AXLE
SHAFT
BEARING

1—
Holding
Ring

2—
Adapter

3—
Flange
Adapter
4—
Bolt

Note:
Make certain the old bearing cup has
been

removed from the axle housing
before
the axle
shaft and new unit bearing is installed
into
the
axle housing.

h.
Install
axle shaft through the backing plate
using care not to damage the axle housing
tube
inner
oil seal.

i.
Apply a thin coating of lubricant to the
outside

diameter of the bearing cup
prior
to installing in
the bearing bore.

j.
Tap end of flanged shaft lightly with a rawhide
mallet to position the axle shaft bearing in the
housing bearing bore.

k.
Attach the axle shaft retainer and brake back­
ing plate to the axle
tube
flange. Secure with nuts

and
lockwashers. Torque 25 to 35 lb. ft
[3,4-4,8

kg-m.].

I.
Install
a new cup plug
into
the axle shaft
flange

hole.

m.
Install
the brake
drum,
and
rear
wheel as­
sembly. 292

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c.
Check
side gear clearance as described in Par.
N-18.

d.
Examine contacting surfaces of ring gear and
differential case for
burrs
or foreign matter.

e.
Assemble ring gear on differential case with as­sembly
hole
on each lined up.

f.
Tap ring gear
into
place with mallet.
g.
Install
ring gear screws. Torque 35 to 55 lb-ft. [4,84 a 7,60 kg-m.].

N-18.
Adjustment
of
Differential
Side
Gears

Clearance
between
the differential side gears and differential case should be .000" to .006"
[0,000
a
0,192 mm.] Procedure for checking clearance is as
follows:

a.
With
the differential positioned as shown in

Fig.
N-31, tap the differential lightly on a flat
sur­
face so the differential gears
settle
into
proper
position.
b. Measure the clearance
between
side gears and
the case with leaf feeler
gauge
as illustrated. c. If the clearance
exceds
.006" add shims
between

the side gears and the case. To bring the clearance
within specified tolerance, shims in
these
thick­
nesses
are available.
.004"
[0,102
mm.], .006"
[0,152
mm.], .008"
[0,203

mm.].
If shims are required, at least one shim
should be placed on each side and the shim packs kept as even as possible. After adding shims, repeat
the clearance check.
10009

FIG.
N-31—CHECKING SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE N-l9.
Adjustment of
Differential
Bearing Preload
and
Ring
Gear
Backlash

Refer
to Fig. N-30.

The
adjustment of the differential bearings is main­
tained by the use of shims placed
betwen
the dif­
ferential case and the differential bearing. Proce­
dure for adjusting bearing preload is as follows:

a.
Install
the differential case and bearings in the
axle housing without shims and with the bearing
cups snug.
b. Holding the ring gear in contact with the pinipn

and
using a screwdriver blade to
move
the differen­

tial
bearing cups toward the center, insert feeler

gauge
on each side
between
differential bearing cup and the axle housing.
There
should be only
.001" to .002"
[0,025
a 0,051 mm.] backlash
remaining with the feeler
gauge
inserted.

c.
After the shim pack requirement for each bear­
ing has
been
established remove the differential
assembly. Make up shim packs and
keep
them separated.

d.
Add an additional .015"
[0,381
mm.] thickness:
of shims to the pack on the
tooth
side of the ring gear.

e.
Place the differential bearing shim packs on the
differential case under each bearing.
Install
bear­

ings
with
Driver
C-3716 for Model
27AF
axles
and
Driver
W-188 for Model 44 axles. See Fig. N-32.

Note:
When overhauling the Model
27AF
front
axle differential, check the axle inner oil seals. Should new seals be required, install them using
Tool
W-128 as shown in Fig. N-33. When installing
the axle differential in the axle housing, use
Spreader
Tool W-129.
f. Attach the
Carrier
Spreader W-129, (see
note

Par.
N-12) install a
dial
indicator, (Fig. N-19) and spread the
carrier
a maximum of .020"
[0,508

mm.].
FIG.
N-32—DIFFERENTIAL BEARING DRIVER

299

N

REAR
AXLE a.
Place the transmission in neutral.

b.
Raise one wheel off the floor and place a block

in
front and at the
rear
of the
opposite
wheel.

c.
Apply a torque wrench to the axle shaft nut of
the elevated wheel.

d.
Turn
wheel with torque wrench. Disregard

breakaway
torque and observe torque required to
continuously
turn
wheel smoothly. Torque should
read
40 lb-ft [5,53 kg-m.] or more.

N-23. Powr-Lok
Differential Disassembly
/
and Reassembly

Refer
to
Figs.
N-38 and N-39.
The
procedure for overhauling disc type
Powr-Lok

differentials is as follows:

a.
Remove axle shafts following procedure de­
scribed
in Par. N-2.

b.
Remove housing cover and gasket.

c.
Remove the
Powr-Lok
differential from the axle.
Do not remove the ring gear or bearing
cone
and

rollers
unless replacement is to be made.
Mark
the hearing cups so they may later be reassembled

with
the same bearing cones.
Mark
the differential
case halves for correct alignment at reassembly.
Each
pinion mate cross shaft should also be marked
so that each pin cam surface
will
match with the
same
V-ramp
in the case when reassembled.

d.
Separate the case halves. e. Remove the disc and plate
sets.
The illustration
(Fig.
N-39) shows the arrangement of plates and

discs.
When reassembling unit, discs and plates must be reinstalled in this arrangement. Be sure
to keep in mind which way the set
will
face toward the case.

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FIG.
N-39—PLATE
ASSEMBLY
ORPER
A—Model
44
B—Model
27 1—
Case
5—Disc

2—
Belleville
Plate
6—Thin
Plate

3—
Belleville
Disc
7—Sidegear
Ring

4—Plate
8—Side
Gear
f. Remove the pinion mate cross shafts, bevel
pinion mate gears, bevel side gears, and side gear

rings.

g.
Clean
all parts thoroughly in kerosene and dry

with
compressed air.

h.
Inspect all parts. Replace any items which ap­

pear
to be worn or damaged.

i.
Inspect the plate surfaces of the case halves, the
side gear rings, and the clutch friction plates and
discs for excessive wear or scoring.

j.
Inspect the pinion mate shaft and ramp
sur­

faces on the case for excessive wear and pitting,

k.
Inspect the pinion gear races that bear on the
side gear rings.

I.
Inspect the corresponding surfaces on the side
gear rings.

m.
Inspect the clutch plates and discs for cracks

and
distortion. In the
event
one or more of the

clutch
plates or discs
needs
replacing, replace the
entire stack of plates and discs on each side of
the pinions. These stacks are supplied in
sets.

The
differential case halves are not serviced. Should replacement be required, it is necesary to replace
the complete differential.

n.
Assemble the clutch friction plates, clutch
fric­

tion discs, and dished plates on the splined hub of each bevel side gear. Make sure the plates and
discs are installed in the proper relationship as shown in Fig. N-39. The dished plates in the plate

and
disc set are always assembled with the convex
side toward the case. As each part is reassembled

in
its proper position, it is necessary that it be lightly coated with
Powr-Lok
lubricant,

o.
Place each differential case
half
on its side and
install
the side gear rings with the plates and discs
assembled. The side gear ring
will
rotate with a slight drag when properly located in the case,
p.
With
the ring gear flange
half
of the differential
case in an upright position, assemble the bevel side gears, pinion mate cross shafts, and bevel pinion
mate gears.
Install
the remaining case
half
on the
ring
gear flange half. Make sure that all markings
coincide.

q.
Install
the differential case
bolts
and
turn
them

in
a few threads.

r.
Using axle shafts from the vehicle, align the
splines of the side gear, and the side gear
ring,

s.
With
these
axle shafts in position, tighten the

differential
case
bolts
evenly. Torque 35 to 45 lb-ft. [4,84 a 6,22 kg-m.].
t. Remove the axle shafts.

u.
Check
for proper assembly.
Each
pinion mate
cross shaft should be tight on its
ramp.
If there is

clearance
between
the cross shaft and the
ramp,

the clearance should be no more than .005" [0,127 mm.].

This
clearance should be equal on all four cross
shaft ends.
v. Reinstall the unit in the axle.

w.
Install
axle shafts as described in Par. N-2.
Other
service operations such as ring gear and
pinion replacement, or pinion and bearing adjust­ ments, are performed in the same manner as de- 302

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scribed
in
Pars.
N-ll through N-l9 for standard
axles, with the exception of the following torque
recommendations. Torque the differential case
bearing
cap screws 70 to 90 lb-ft. [9,7 a 12,4 kg-m.]

and
the cover screws 15 to 25 lb-ft. [2,1 a 3,4
kg-m.].
The ring gear screws on axles with Powr-

Lok
differentials should be torqued as follows:

Model
30 and 44 axles 35 to 55 lb-ft. [4,84 a 7,60 kg-m.].

N-24. TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL
As
optional equipment
Trac-Lok
Model 44 differen­
tial
is available on all Jeep Universal vehicles equipped with semi-float flanged axle shafts.
A
conventional differential transmits all of the
ring
gear torque through the differential gears to the axle shafts. Torque is at all
times
equal on the axle shafts, and if one wheel slips, the other wheel

can
only put out as much torque as the slipping
wheel.

The
Trac-Lok
differential is similar,
except
that

part
of the torque from the ring gear is trans­ mitted through clutch packs
between
the side gears

and
differential case. The multiple disc clutches

with
radial
grooves
on the plates and concentric
grooves
on the discs are
engaged
by a preload

from
Belleville springs, plus separating forces from
the side gears as torque is applied through the
ring
gear.

The
Trac-Lok
construction permits differential action when required for turning corners and trans­mits equal torque to both
wheels
when driving

straight
ahead. However, when one wheel tries to spin due to leaving the ground, a patch of ice,
etc., the clutch packs automatically provide more
torque to the wheel which is not trying to spin.
It
can be
seen
then that the
Trac-Lok
differential
resists wheel spin on bumpy roads and provides
more pulling power when one wheel tries to slip.
In
many cases of differences in traction, pulling
power
will
be automatically provided until both
wheels
start to slip.

In
diagnosis of vehicle operators' complaints, it
is important to recognize two things:

a.
If, with unequal traction, both
wheels
slip, the

Trac-Lok
has
done
all it can possibly do.

b.
In extreme cases of differences in traction, the
wheel with least traction may spin after the
Trac-

Lok
has transferred as much torque as possible
to the non-slipping wheel.
N-25.
Lubrication

The
Trac-Lok
differential requires a special
lubri­

cant
and ordinary multipurpose gear lubricants

MUST
NOT be used. Use only 'Jeep* Differential
Oil,
Part
No. 94557.

Trac-Lok
differential may be cleaned only by disassembling the unit and wiping with clean rags. Do not flush the
Trac-Lok
unit.

Note:
The
Trac-Lok
differential is serviced at the
same time intervals as the standard differential.
N-26.
Trouble
Symptoms

If
noises
or roughness, such as chatter, are present
in
turning corners, the probable cause is incorrect

or
contaminated lubricant.
Before any differential is removed and disassem­
bled for chatter complaints, the correctness of
lubri­

cant
can and should be determined.

A
complete
lubricant
drain,
and
refill
with specified

Limited
Slip Differential lubricant
will
usually
correct
chatter.

The
following procedure is recommended to ensure

complete
removal of old lubricant.

a.
Warm
the lubricant by vehicle road operation,

or
5 minutes of operation in gear at 30 mph with
both
wheels
off the ground on a hoist.

Caution:
Never place the transmission in gear with
the
engine
running when only one wheel of a

Limited
Slip Differential equipped vehicle is raised.
The
vehicle might drive itself off the
jack
and produce damage or
injury.

b.
Drain
lubricant while
warm.
Remove
drain
plug

or
cover to
drain
completely. If cover is removed,

it
may be necessary to replace gasket at this time.

c.
Refill
axle with specified
Limited
Slip Differen­

tial
lubricant.

d.
Operate the vehicle for approximately ten miles
[16,09
km.], making at least ten figure 8 turns
to flush the old lubricant out of the clutch packs.

e.
Repeat
steps
b, c, and d, making sure to replace
the cover gasket if required in
step
c.
f. It is possible that slight chatter, requiring ad­
ditional
vehicle operation, may remain after
step
e. If chatter persists after 100 miles
[160,9
km.]
of vehicle operation, or remains severe after
step

e above, disassembly and repair
will
be necessary.
N-27.
Unit
Inoperative

Proper
performance and capabilities of
Limited
Slip
Differentials are
often
misunderstood. No
precise
methods
of measuring
Limited
Slip Dif­

ferential
performance are generally available in the field. A functioning unit can be determined by
relatively
simple vehicle operational
tests,
as
follows:

a.
Place one wheel on
good
dry pavement, and the
other on ice, mud, grease, etc.

b.
Gradually
increase
engine
rpm to obtain maxi­

mum
traction
prior
to "break-a-way." The ability
to
move
the vehicle
effectively
will
demonstrate

proper
performance.

c.
If extremely slick surfaces, such as ice or grease,

are
used
some
question may exist as to proper per­
formance at
step
b. In
these
extreme cases a prop­

erly
performing
Limited
Slip Differential
will
pro­
vide greater "pulling" power by lightly applying
the parking brake.

N-23.
Trac-Lok
Differential Disassembly
and
Reassembly

It
is recommended that the
complete
axle assembly
be removed from the vehicle, when it
becomes
necessary to remove the
Trac-Lok
from the hous­

ing.
Refer to Par. N-3 and N-12 for removal of axle shafts and differential case from axle housing. 303