Jeep Owner’s Bible? - Third Edition

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A

Accessories, 53, 333?370. See also Parts
aftermarket and dealer installed, 334
electrical system upgrades (see Electrical system)
fans, auxiliary, 204?205
Mopar/Jeep accessories, 359?370
roll bars, 351?353
seat belts and safety harnesses, 354?355
trailering, 355?361
winches (see Winches)
Advance Adapters
Atlas II transfer case, 425
NV4500 transmission retrofit kits, 422?423
Orbitor drop box for suspension lift, 424?425
Saturn Overdrive, 421, 424
T-18/T-98 transmission retrofit kits for CJs, 418?419
Torque Splitter, 421
Air filtration/air cleaner, 104?105
dry paper filters, 109?110
K& N filters, 399
maintenance, 104, 109?110, 118
Mopar filters, 98, 118
oil bath filters, 109
supercharger, 384
thermal air cleaner (TAC), 187?189
Air tools, 91
Air/fuel meter, 385?386
Alternator
definition, 316
how alternator charges battery, 316?317
output test, 324?325
troubleshooting, 132
AMC
in the 1970s, 13?17
in the 1980s, 17?20
acquisition of Jeep Corporation, 13?15
AMC/Jeep models, 15?26
Jeep's influence on, 30?31
Anti-oxidation coatings, protective, 121
Automatic transmission. see Transmission
Axles, 75, 241?247. see also Differentials, traction
aftermarket parts, 97, 98
conversion axle assemblies, 436?437
front axles
distinguishing, 244
seals, 246?247
Warn's full-floating hub conversion, 437?438
inspecting, 126, 127
kingpin bearings, 267
leaks, 245?246
live axles, 76
lubricants, 107?108
part-time 4x4 axle disconnect systems, 76?77
rear axles, servicing, 117
rebuilding, 241
seals, 245?247
Spicer/Dana and other Jeep axles, 243?244
tools for, 90
traction and, 428?439
troubleshooting, 138?140, 244?245
Warn's full-floating conversion, 437?438

B

Batteries
battery and charging test, 323?324
charging, 132, 316?317
dead battery cell(s), 132
dual-batteries, 347
jumping system, permanently mounted, 348
maintenance, 119, 132
selection of, 349
winch batteries, 336?337
Body, 97?98, 301?313
anti-oxidation coatings, protective, 121
detailing, 306?313
paint scratch repairs, 312
rust repairs, 302?306
storage, protection during, 121
Brake fluid
leaks, 287, 288
precautions, 288
service, 119, 289?291
troubleshooting, 142?143
Brake system
cleaning components safely, 290?291
disc, 78?79
service, 293?299
Warn's disc brake upgrades, 438
drum, 78?79
imbalanced brake drum, 141, 463
service, 293?299
emergency brake, 79
hydraulic system improvements, 466
inspecting, 127
linings, 292?293
rotors
imbalanced, 141, 463
servicing, 293?299
semi-metallic brake break-in, 293
service and overhaul tips, 291?292
storage, protection during, 124
tools for, 91
troubleshooting, 142?144, 287?288
failure to stop, 143
pedal signals, 143?144, 287?288
pull and grab, 142?143
upgrades, 465?466
Buying a new Jeep, 50?53
accessories, 53
chassis selection, 50
factory upgrades, 50?51
powertrain and trailering, 51?52
special ordering, 53
transmission options, 52?53
Buying a used Jeep, 34?49
inspecting, 46?49
pollution controls and vehicle registration, 49
By-pass cartridge oil filter, 111

C

Camshaft. See Valvetrain upgrades
Carburetor. see Fuel system
Catalytic converter, 186?187. see also Emission controls
Chassis, 74?78
inspecting, 46, 126?128
lift, laws regulating, 443?444
maintenance, 102
modifications, 442?444
Massachusetts law, 444
SEMA label, 444
new jeep, selecting for, 50
storage, protection during, 122?123
tools for, 89?90
Cherokee models
2005 Grand Cherokee, 32B?32c
buying, 41?43
unibody construction, 19
WJ Grand Cherokee, 20?23
XJ, 31, 41?43
introduction of, 19?21
Sport, 42?43
Chrysler Corporation, 31?32A
CJ models, 30, 35?36
brakes and axles, 37
buying, 35?39
chassis and handling, 37
CJ-4, 13
CJ-5, 13, 19
evolution of, 11?12
last model, 18
CJ-6
evolution of, 11?12
general description, 14
CJ-7, 19
CJ-8, 14, 19
engines, 36, 38?39
heavy duty transmissions, 37?38
steering gears, 37
Clutch. see also Transmission
adjustments, 220?223
AMC/Jeep models, 222
early Kaiser J-trucks, 221?222
early models, 221
later AMC, Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler clutch linkage, 222?223
Borg & Beck type, 425?426
Centerforce high-performance, 426?427
control cables, maintenance, 112
diaphragm, 426
identifying clutch, 219?220
linkage
modification, 428
repairs, 227?228
modifications, 425?428
parts for replacement, 225
replacement tips, 223?228
tools for, 90, 226?227
troubleshooting, 214?223
?chatter,? clutch, 214?215
difficult-to-shift gears, 216?218
gear clash, 136?137
hard shifts, jumping out of gear and other problems, 217?218
noises, clutch, 135?136, 215?216
slippage, 130?131
vehicle will not move, 137
wear, 218?219
Comanche Trucks, buying, 41?43
Commandos, buying, 40?41
Compression
analyzing readings, 176
low, 128
measuring, 93?94, 128, 131
re-torqueing cylinder head, 177?179
superchargers, ratios for, 384
testing, 175?176
typical specifications, 176
unleaded fuel, effect of, 176?177
Cooling system, 199?211
anti-freeze/coolant, use of, 202
automatic transmission load, 204
boil-over, 135
electric fans, use of auxiliary, 204?205
fan airflow, 201?202
finding leaks, 202?204
matching system components, 200?201
radiator, cleaning and repair of, 205?206
storage, protection during, 122
tools for repairs, 95
troubleshooting, 134?135 (see also Overheat)
water pump (see Water pump)
Crankcase ventilation, maintenance of, 110, 120. see also Emission controls
Cylinder head
4.0L EFI cylinder head swap, 400
hot tanked, 188
re-torqueing of, 177?179
Cylinder leakdown tester, 93?94, 128, 131
Cylinders, leakage in, 175

D

DaimlerChrysler merger, 32A
Dashpot, 189
Detailing. see Body
Differentials, traction. see also Transmission
action of, 242?243, 428?429
buyers guide, 431?435
covers, 96
footnotes, 436
maintenance, 117
selecting correct, 431
wheel spin controlled by, 429?430
Disc brakes. see Brake system
Drive belt, servicing of, 120
Driveshaft, 85, 235?241. see also U-joints
angularity, 238
constructing, 239
inspecting, 127
modifications, 97, 439
Advance Adapters Orbitor drop box, 424?425
Hub-A-Lert, 439
XJ/YJ slip-coupler rear driveshaft, replacing, 422
troubleshooting, 138?140
Drum brakes. see Brake system
Dry paper air filtration, 109?110

E

EGR. See Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Electrical system, 315?332. see also Alternator; Batteries; Ignition
fans, 204?205
overview, 316
relays, 317?318
service, 317
storage, protection during, 123
tools for, 92?93, 161, 318?320, 324?326
troubleshooting, 130?133, 319?326
alternator/regulator output, 132, 324?325
battery and charging system, 323?324
continuity test, 321
dead battery cell(s), 132
engine will not crank, 132?134
ignition and fuel system components, 325?326
short circuits, 321?322, 325
voltage and ground test, 319?321
voltage drop test, 322?323
voltage leak-off, 325
weak ignition, 130
upgrades, 342?351
assessing system reliability, 347
battery, selection of, 349
battery jumping system, 348
dual-battery electrical needs, 347
high performance charging circuit, 349?351
high work standards required, 344?345
load, consideration of, 346
matching amps to wiring, 344, 346
on-board welder, 348
protecting electrical system, 346?347
specialty items, 348
wire looms and connections, 345?346
volt/ohmmeter, use of, 132, 161, 318?320, 325?326
winches, 335, 347
Emergency brake, 79
Emission controls, 183?197
air bypass systems, 186
air injection system, 184?185
catalytic converter, 186?187
cold-start and warm-up devices, 187?188
conversion engines and emissions, 190
electric switches, 189
engine performance modifications and, 372?375
exhaust gas recirculation, 132, 175, 186, 189
exhaust heat riser, 188
exhaust system, 192?193
first emission control engine, 184
fuel tank and carburetor fumes, 189
passing emission test, 190?192
routine service, 194?197
tools for, 95
troubleshooting, 132, 175
vacuum switches, valves, and controls, 189
Engines
CJ, 13, 36, 38?39
conversions
emissions controls, 190
tuning, 387?388
F-134, 8?9, 36, 79, 146?147
fuel system, 164?165
re-torqueing cylinder head, 177
spark timing, 157, 158
valve adjustment, 179?181
Grand Cherokee, 32B?32C
Iron Duke, 38, 81, 177
L-Head 134, 3, 4, 9, 79, 81, 146?147
emission control system, 184
fuel system, 164?165
re-torqueing cylinder head, 177
spark timing, 157, 158
valve adjustment, 179?180
L-Head Hurricane Six, 9, 79, 81
OHC Tornado Six, 147
fuel system, 167?168
re-torqueing cylinder head, 177
spark timing, 159
valve adjustment, 181?182
overheat (see Overheat)
precision balancing, 412
six cylinder, 38, 79?80, 147?149, 166?172 (See also subheads: OHC Tornado Six; 232/258 Sixes; V-6)
storage, protection during, 121?122
tools for overhaul of, 91
troubleshooting, 128?134
engine will not crank, 132?134, 327?329
engine will not run, 131?132
lack of power, 128?131
tune-up problems, 131?132
2.5L, 38, 147
fuel system, 165?167
spark timing, 158?159
2.4L Power Tech Four, 147
232/258 Sixes, 147?148
building, 395?412
Clifford Performance Products kits, 395?397
electronic fuel system/spark management modifications, 397?399
4.0 EFI cylinder head swap, 400
fuel system, 169?171, 397?399
high tech retrofit EFI, 399?400
performance modifications, 395?412
rebuild, 400?411
re-torqueing cylinder head, 178
spark timing, 159?161
types of, 79?82, 146?150
V-6, 13, 36, 82, 115, 119, 120, 148?149
3.4L replacement, 391
3.7L Power Tech, 149, 208
fuel system, 171?172
maximizing power of, 388?394
outsourced, 148?149
re-torqueing cylinder head, 178
spark timing, 161?162
valve adjustment, 182
water pump replacement, 208
V-8, 38, 82, 149?150
AMC and Buick, 149?150, 162?163, 208
fuel system, 173?175
Mopar's LA, 150
Power Tech, 150, 208
re-torqueing cylinder head, 178?179
spark timing, 162?163
water pump replacement, 208
Engine performance modifications, 371?412. see also Engine rebuilding
clean air legal requirements and, 372?375
EFI engine swaps, 374?375
EPA exemptions, 373?374
taboos under new law, 373
engine oil cooler, 380
ignition enhancements, 381?383
miscellaneous tuning
conversion engines, 387?388
Holley carburetors, 386?387
rich/lean indicator, tuning with, 385?386
supercharging, 383?385
2.8L GM/Cherokee V-6
3.4L replacement, 391
maximizing power of, 388?394
232/258 Six, building, 395?412
valvetrain, 376?381
Engine rebuilding, 400?412
precision engine balancing, 412
258 engine, 400?411
Engine tune-up, 145?182. see also Compression
diagnostic equipment, 91?92
fundamental requirements, 146
major engine diagnosis, 175?182
re-torqueing cylinder head, 177?179
specifications sheet, sample, 182
tools, 91?92
valve adjustment, 179?182
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), 132, 175, 186, 189
Exhaust system, 192?193. see also Emission controls
engine modifications and, 372?375
engine overheat and, 205
restriction, 132
turbocharging, 383

F

Filters
maintenance, 104?105, 109?111, 114?116, 118
selection of, 98, 118, 399
for superchargers, 384
troubleshooting, 131
Fluids. see also Brake fluid
antifreeze/coolant, 202
checking, 107, 108, 110, 216
maintenance, 115, 117?119
transfer case, 234
Front end. see also Steering system
alignment, 96?97
kingpin bearings, 267
maintenance, 267
Fuel filters, 98, 118, 131
Fuel system. see also Emission controls
electrical components, 325?326
electronic fuel injection systems, emissions controlled by, 374?375
4.0L EFI cylinder head swap, 400
fuel starvation, 129?130
Holley carburetors, 386?387, 397?399
Mopar MPI Fuel Injection Kit (retrofit EFI), 399?400
rich/lean indicator, 385?386
storage, protection during, 122
supercharger, carburetor for, 384
troubleshooting, 131?132, 175, 325?326
258 Six, EFI retrofits for, 397?400
Fuel system tune-up, 163?175
AMC 232/258 Six, 169?171
carburetor float settings, 164, 168, 171, 174
fuel pumps, 165, 167, 168, 171, 172, 175
idle mixture, 165, 167, 170?172, 174?175
134, 164?165
Tornado Six, 167?168
2.5L GM and AMC Four, 165?167
2.5L TBI/MPI Four and 4.0L MPI Six fuel injection, 166
225 and 2.8L V-6, 171?172
V-8, 173?175
Full-Traction Suspension
frame improvement, parts for, 447
lift kits, 449?450
linkage steering kit, 456

G

Gear oil, 103
Gears
gear bind, 138
lubricants, 107?108, 110
steering (see Steering system)
Geartrain
aftermarket parts, 97
friction or drag, 133?134
modifications, 413?439
axles and traction, 428?439
clutch (see Clutch)
driveshaft, 439
transmission (see Transmission)
new jeep, selecting for, 51?52
Grand Cherokee. See Cherokee
Greases, 103

H

Hills, offroad techniques for, 61?64
Hoisting equipment, 87?88

I

Icy roads, traction on, 242
Ignition
aftermarket enhancements, 381?383
cold-start and warm-up devices, 187?188
current drain, problems causing, 325
spark management systems, 160, 161, 175, 397?399
starter motor problems, 133
tools for, 91?92
troubleshooting, 130?134, 175, 325?326
weak, 130
Ignition tune-up, 150?163
distributors, 160?161
electronic ignition, tools for, 94
primary ignition system, 153?157
dwell meter and setting points, 155?156
electronic, 156?157
spark plugs, 120, 150?152, 325
spark timing
distributor function and, 160?161
L-134 and F-134, 157, 158
Tornado Six, 159
2.5L, 158?159
225 V-6, 161?162
232/258 Sixes, 159?161
V-8, 162?163
wires and distributor cap, 153
Internal friction, 129

J

Jacks and lifting equipment, 87
Jeep
aftermarket equipment, development of, 6?7
building America, role in, 5?7
postwar models, 4?7
WW II, role in, 2?4
Jeep clubs, 68?71
anatomy of club run, 70?71
regional associations, list of, 69?70
Jeepster, 12
buying, 40?41
original, 10
J-Truck models, 10?12
buying, 39?40

K

Kaiser/Jeep Corporation, 9?10
KJ. See Liberty KJ

L

Learning to drive your Jeep 4x4, 57?60
front hubs, 59
high range and front axle drive, 58
off-pavement four-wheel drive, 60?66
shifting the transfer case, 59?60
when to use four-wheel drive, 60
Liberty KJ, 27?30
accessories, 361?368
service requirements, 114?120
Locking hubs, 247?255
maintenance, 248
retrofitting new hubs, 255
service work, 248?254
Lubrication
checking, 107
engine, 108?109
?full-service,? 100?102
oil cooling and, 380
overlooked items, 111?112
procedure for, 105?106, 114?115, 119
rear wheel bearing fittings, 106
selection of lubricants, 102?103, 105, 107?108, 112?113
service intervals, 103?105, 113
steering knuckle joints, 106?107
synthetic vs. mineral oil products, 112?113
U-joints, 237
water pump, 207

M

Magnetic stands, 90
Maintenance, 100?120
chassis, for trail readiness, 102
closed crankcase system, 110
filters (see Filters)
fluids (see Fluids)
front end, 267
?full-service,? 100?102
lubrication (see Lubrication)
often overlooked items, 111?112
service intervals, 103?105
step-by-step guide, late model Jeeps, 114?120
Manual transmission. see Transmission
Mopar
accessories, 359?370
filters, 98, 118
hitch assembly, 360
ignition products, 382
MPI Fuel Injection Kit, 399?400
snowplows, 360?361
V-8 engine, 150
MosesLudel.com web site, 98

O

Off-pavement four wheel drive, 7?8
advanced trail running, 67?68
club runs, 70?71
heavy duty gearbox for, 414?415
learning to drive, 60?66
automatic transmission, problems of, 64
environmental impact, 65?66
hills, techniques for, 61?64
terrain, 61
off-camber trails, traction on, 242
sand traps, driving through, 66
Oil bath air filter, 109
Oil change. See Lubrication
Oil cooler installation, 380
Oil filters, 104?105, 114?116
by-pass cartridge, 111
Mopar, 98
Oil pan, 128
Overheat, 129, 205?206
at high speeds, 135
at low speeds, 134?135
Oxygen sensor, 385

P

Parts. See also Accessories
brake components, cleaning of, 290?291
clutch, 225
filters, 98
geartrain, 97
mail-order, 97?98
SEMA label, 444
sources, 97?98
washing cabinet for, 227
PCM (powertrain control module), 229
PCV valve, 175
inspection, 130, 132
replacement of, 120
Pickup bed and tub liners, 313
Pickup models, 4WD, 39?40
Poppet balls, 234
Powertrain
new jeep, selecting for, 51?52
orientation, 86
PCM (powertrain control module), 229
storage, protection during, 122?123
tools for, 89?90

R

Reference books, 88?89
Repairs on Jeep truck. see Working on your jeep
Rich/lean indicator, 385?386
Roll bars, 351?353
practical alternatives, 353?354
racing roll cage, 351?353
Rubicon. See Wrangler
Rubicon Trail, 467?472

S

Sand traps, driving through, 66
Sealants, 95?96, 117
Seals
axle, 245?247
clutch, 225
Seat belts and safety harnesses, 354?355
racing harness, 354
submarining, 354?355
Seizure, engine, 129
SEMA, 444
Shock absorbers, 259?262, 451?452
gas shocks, 261?262, 448, 451
Old Man Emu kit, 448
selection of, 262
single vs. multiple shocks, 452
twin-tube shocks, 261?262, 448, 452
Skid plates, 32C, 117, 128
Smith, Mark, 70
Snowplows, 66?67, 360?361
Spark timing. see Ignition tune-up
Special uses for Jeep 4WD, 66?68
Speedometer cable, maintenance of, 111
Springs, 75, 258?259, 448, 451?452
anchors
damage to, 259
reversal kits for relocating, 447
damage to, 259, 273
inspecting, 126, 127
installing leaf springs, 258
shackle and bushing service, 258?259
spring compressor, using, 88, 91
suspension lift kits, spring size and rating in, 449
transfer cases, problems with, 234
Stabilizer bar, 127, 449
Starter motor, 327?332
overhauling, 329?332
problems, 133
starter drive, 326?327
starter solenoid, 326
troubleshooting, 327?329
Station wagon models, buying, 39?40
Steering system, 263?279. see also Front end; Wheel alignment
bellcrank, 271
inspecting, 126?127, 269?272
kingpin bearings, 267
knuckle joints
closed-knuckle spindles attached to, 246?247
inspecting, 127, 269?270
knuckle assembly and tie-rod, 267
lubrication of, 106?107
rebuilding, 263?266
maintenance, 119
power steering option, 268?269
steering gears
conversion, 454?455
fluids, servicing of, 110
inspecting, 271?272
Saginaw, 269, 272?273
types of, 77?78, 268
steering linkage, 77?78
fix for lifted jeep, 456
inspection of, 269?270
and suspension damage, 273
troubleshooting, 140?142, 269?273
front end shimmy, 140?141
wander, 140, 269
wheel and tire imbalance, 141?142
Storage, long-term, 121?124
Supercharging, 383?385
aftermarket blowers, 383?385
blower basics, 383
compression ratios, camshaft and air filtration, 384
exhaust turbocharging, 383
HESCO superchargers and 4.7L stroker kits, 385
Suspension system, 258?262. see also Shock absorbers; Springs
aftermarket parts (See Suspension system upgrades)
damage to, 273
frame damage, 259
Grand Cherokee, 32D
independent front suspension (IFS), benefits of, 274?275
inspecting, 126?127
Old Man Emu system for YJ Wrangler, 448
shackles and bushings, 259?260
Suspension system upgrades, 98, 442?466
chassis modifications, 442?444
driveshaft modification for lifted jeep, 424?425
link-and-coil suspension lifts, 449?450
off-pavement suspension tuning, 444?451
axle trusses, 452
frame improvements, 447
steering gear conversions, 454?455
steering linkage fix for lifted jeep, 456
tires, 455?465
urethane bushings, 453?454

T

Thermal air cleaner (TAC), 187?189
Thermal vacuum switch (TVS), 189
Throttle positioners, roles of, 189
Tie-rods
inspecting, 126
knuckle assembly and, 267
Timing light, 94?95
Tires, 455?465. see also Wheel alignment
bias (diagonal) ply, 462
glossary, 462
Goodyear tires for Jeeps, 460?461, 465
imbalanced wheel hub, 141, 463
inflation, 120, 458?459
inspection, 120
installing wheels, 459?461
load carrying capacity, 462
?monster? tires, 455?458, 461?465
ply rating, 462
PSI, 462
radial ply, 462
rear- or back-spacing, 462
rim offset, 462
rim width, 462
rotation, 142
safety, 455?458, 461?463
sources for, 460?465
speed rating, 462
storage, protection during, 124
tread design, 458
troubleshooting
front end shimmy, 140?141
wheel and tire imbalance, 141?142
TJ Wrangler. See Wrangler
Tools
air tools, 91
basic, 90
brake work tools, 91
chassis and powertrain, 89?90
clutch repairs, 226?227
cooling system, 95
correct use of, 86
electrical system, 92?93, 161, 318?320, 324?326
emission controls, 94, 95
engine overhaul, 91
leakdown tester, 93?94, 128, 131
parts washing cabinet, 227
precise measurements, tools for, 90, 132, 161, 318?320, 323?326, 385?386
reference books, 88?89
?soft? tools, 95?96
timing light, 94?95
tune-up and engine diagnostic equipment, 91?92
Traction differentials. see Differentials, traction
Trailering
equalizer, 357?358
fabricating safe trailer hitches, 358
Mopar hitch assembly, 360
stable hitch assemblies, 357?358
Transfer case, 84?85, 232?235
aftermarket parts (See subhead: modifications)
full-time four-wheel drive, 232?233
Grand Cherokee, 32C
lightweight chain-drive systems, 233?234
maintenance, 117
modifications, 97, 98, 414?425
removal, 88, 234
shifting, 59?60
springs, 234
through-drive transfer cases, 232
troubleshooting, 135?138, 234
XJ Cherokee/Wrangler YJ, MIT replacement kit for, 422
Transmission, 82?85. see also Clutch
aftermarket parts (See subhead: modifications)
automatic
adjustments, 228?230
cooling system, load on, 204
durability of, 83?84
maintenance, 115?118
off-pavement environments, problems in, 64
gear bind, 138
maintenance, 115?118
manual
adjustments, 228
clutch linkage, 83
hard shifts, jumping out of gear, and other problems, 217?218
modifications, 97, 98, 414?425
conversion footnotes, 420?421
gains from, 423?424
NV4500 retrofit kits (Advance Adapters), 422?423
offroad use, low gear ratio for, 414?415
overdrive, 421, 424
T-18/T-98 retrofit kits (Advance Adapters), 418?419
truck four-speed changeover, 415?418
new jeep, selecting for, 52?53
removal of, 88
seized components, effect of, 133?134
tools for, 90
troubleshooting, 214?223
clutch noises, 135?136
gear clash, 136?137
poor traction/erratic wheel spin, 137?138
vehicle will not move, 137
Tread Lightly, Inc. (environmental impact), 65
Troubleshooting, 125?144
after hard four-wheeling, 126?128
axles, 138?140, 244?245
brake problems, 142?144, 287?288
clutch (see Clutch)
cooling system, 134?135 (see also Overheat)
driveshaft, 138?140
electrical system (see Electrical system)
engines (see Engines)
steering (see Steering system)
tires (see Tires)
transmissions (see Transmission)

U

U-joints
failures, 235, 239
installation, 241
lubrication of, 237
service and repair tips, 239?240
tools for, 89
troubleshooting, 138
Upholstery, 97
storage, protection during, 121
Utility uses, Jeep 4WD, 66?67

V

Vacuum leaks, 130?132
Vacuum modulator, replacement of, 229
Vacuum switches, valves, and controls, 189
Valve adjustment, 179?182
Valve and side cover gaskets, 180?181
Valve lift, 131, 379?381
Valve timing, 131, 376?377
Valvetrain upgrades, 376?381
aftermarket camshafts, 377?379
axle gearing for camshaft, 381
camshaft profiles and valve timing, 376?377
off-pavement camshaft profiles, 377
selecting camshaft, 376?379
supercharging, camshaft grinds for, 384
variable duration lifters, 379?381

W

Wagoneer models, 10?13, 16, 31
buying, 39?43
Warn, Arthur, 6?7
Warn Industries, 437?438
Water pump
problems of, 205
replacement of, 206?211
Waterproofing, 98
Welder, on-board, 348
Wheel alignment, 273?279
field fix to get home, 276?278
front end, 96?97
steering geometry, 273?276
Wheel bearings, 282?287
front wheel bearing fundamentals, 282
rear wheel bearing fittings, lubrication of, 106
repack, 267
service notes, 283?287
survival, 282?283
troubleshooting, 269?270
wrenches for work on, 89
Wheel hubs. see also Locking hubs
free-wheeling front hubs, 59
Hub-A-Lert, 439
imbalanced, 141, 463
removal of, 90
Warn’s full-floating hub conversion, 437?438
Wheels. see Tires
Willys-Overland design, 2?3
Winches, 334?342
batteries, 336?337
carry-on accessories, 340?341
controls, 339
determining needs, 335?336
electric, 335
installation, 339
motors, 336
mounting, 338
portable, 338?339
preventive maintenance, 343
Pull-Pal anchor device, 342
second battery installed for, 347
selecting, 337
using, 340?342
wiring, 339?340
WJ Grand Cherokee. See Cherokee
Working on your Jeep, 74, 85?88
hoisting equipment, 87?88
jacks and lifting, 87
parts, 97?98
powertrain orientation, 86
tools (see Tools)
workspace for, 86
Wrangler, 30
buying, 43?46
as ’real’ 4x4, 44?46
special editions, 45
TJ, 25, 43?46
TJ Rubicon, 26?27
accessories, 368?370
lifting, 450
transfer case, durability of, 234
TJ-LWB utility trucks, 14
YJ, 23?25, 31, 43?46
Wrenches, 89, 91, 114

X

XJ Cherokee. See Cherokee

Y

YJ Wrangler. See Wrangler