1953 JEEP DJ engine

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

R
FRAME

Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

Draw
Bar
R-6

Frame
Alignment
.R-2

Frame
Dimensions
.R-3
Front
Axle Alignment.
R-5

Straightening
Frame
R-4

R-1.
GENERAL
equipped with V6 engines, refer
to
measurements

The
frame
is the
structural center
of
the vehicle,
B£?wn
in
FiB-
R"f
, _ , r' .
for in addition
to
carrying
the load,
it
provides and The inost convenient method
of
making this check,
maintains
correct relationship
between
other units
Particularly
when
the
body
is on the
chassis,
is by

to assure their normal functioning. marking
on the
floor
all
dimensional points from

Of
rugged design, the frame
is
constructed of heavy
fhlch
measurements should
be
taken.
This
is

channel
steel side
rails
and cross-members.
Brack-
known
a\
Plumb-bobbing
the
frame Select
a

ets and diagonal braces
are
used
to
maintain
the
?Pace
on the
floof
^hlch
»
extr«nely
level If
work-
proper
longitudinal position
of the
side
rails
rela-
ing Pn
a.,fPen^
c*ean
* s°
that
the fha*k

tive
to
each other, and
at the
same time provide
*****
Jl!*
be
vJs.lble
underneath
the
frame
to be

additional
resistance
to
torsional strains. Fig. R-1, checked
If
workmg
on a
wooden
floor
it is ad-
R-2,
and R-3 illustrate
the
subject models. disable
la^
f f * V
Underneath
*he ve"

Vehicles
that have been
in an
accident
of any
hide
and
carefully tack them
m
place. Drop
a

nature,
which
may
result
in a
swayed
or
sprung gumb-bob from each point indicated
in
Figures

frame,
should always
be
carefully checked
for ^
an?
L'maJkl?g the uflo?r
Meetly underneath

proper
frame alignment, steering geometry,
and the
point. Satisfactory checking depends entirely
axle alignment.
on the
accuracy
of the
marks
in
relation
to the

frame.
To
check points that have been marked, carefully

move
the vehicle away from the layout on the floor,

R-2.
Checking
Frame
Alignment
anci
proceed
as
follows:

The
most efficient
and
satisfactory method
of a.
Check
the
frame
at
front
and
rear
end
using

checking
frame alignment
is
with
a
frame aligning corresponding marks
on the
floor.
If
widths
cor-

fixture
which
is
equipped with bending
tools
for
respond
to
frame specifications, draw
a
center line
straightening frame parts. In the absence
of
such
a the
full
length
of
the vehicle, halfway
between
the
fixture,
frame
alignment
may be
determined
by
marks indicating front and
rear
widths.
If
frame
using the
"X"
or diagonal method of checking from width
is not
correct and
the
center line cannot
be

given points
on
each side
rail.
Figs.
R-1 and R-2
laid
out
from checking points
at the
end
of
frame,

illustrate
this method
of
checking
the
frame.
it
can
be
drawn through intersections
of
any
two
When
checking frame alignment
on
vehicles
pair
of
equal diagonals.
FIG.
R-1—FRAME
ASSEMBLY
—
MODEL
CJ-3B

341

R

FRAME

11900
FIG.
R-2—FRAME ASSEMBLY
—
MODEL
CJ-5,
CJ-5A,
CJ-6,
CJ-6A
(F4
ENGINE)

b.
With
the
center line correctly
laid
out,
measure
the distance from
it to
several
opposite
points over
the entire length
of the
frame.
If the
frame
is in
proper
alignment,
opposite
measurement should
be

the same.

c.
To locate the point at
which
the
frame
is
sprung,
measure
the
diagonals marked
A-B,
B-C,
C-D.
If

the diagonals
in
each
pair
are
within [3,175

mm.],
that
part
of the
frame included between points
of
measurements may
be
considered
as
satis­

factory
alignment. These diagonals should also
in­

tersect
at the
center line.
If the
measurements
do
not agree within
the
above limits,
it
means that

correction
will
have
to be
made between
those
points that are not equal.
Note:
During
the
process
of
straightening
the

frame,
be
extremely careful
not to
overstretch
the

JiL
R

TET
12875

FIG.
R-3—FRAME ASSEMBLY MEASUREMENTS
— V6
ENGINE
1—
29H'
[74,3 cm.l 6—8[20.40 Cm.|
11—38»4*
[97,55 cm.)

2—
14 %' [37,15 cm.|
\ 7—14»4*t36,99
cm.l
12—128Mb'
[326,23
cm.]

3—
3i*4*
110,0 cm.l
8—37K*
[94.62
cm.l
13—44"^' [113,74 cm.l
4— 18«4* [46,20
cm.|
9—27**' [70,49 cm.j 14—316'
[8,18
cm.l
5—
24114»
[61,83 cm.) 10—4%* [10.56 cm.] 342

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UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

R
frame.
This
could cause the already aligned sec­
tions of the frame to
become
misaligned or weak­ ened.

R-3.
Frame Dimensions
Points for measuring frame alignment on vehicles
equipped with the F4
engine
are shown in
Fig.
R-l
and
R-2.
The correct measurements for each model

are
given in the table. Point A is at the front of the

frame.

A-B
and C-D are the distances
between
spring
shackle
bolt and spring pivot bolt frame centers
measured
on a line parallel with the frame center-

line.
E and F show the shackle bolt centers in
rela­

tion (above or below) to the pivot bolt centers.

On
vehicles equipped with V6
engines
the frame dimensions are shown in Fig. R-3.

CJ-3B

A-B
44.31"
[112,55
cm.]

C-D
. . . . . .48.48"
[123,14
cm.]
Width
Front
29%" [74,3 cm.]

Width
Rear
29M" [74,3 cm.]

"E"
above .3W [8,18 cm.]

"F"
above 4%* [10,56 cm.]

CJ-5,
CJ-5A,
CJ-6,
CJ-6A,
DJ-5, DJ-6

A-B
.47.08"
[119,58
cm.]

C-D.
52.37"
[133,02
cm.]

Width
Front
2934"
[74,3 cm.]
Width
Rear
29j|" [74,3 cm.]

"E"
above 3%" [8,18 cm.]
"F"
above. .5%" [15,0 cm.]

R-4.
Straightening Frame

In
case the bending or twisting of the frame is not
excessive, it may be straightened.
This
should be
done
cold, as excessive heat applied to the frame

will
weaken it. For this reason it is recommended that badly damaged frame parts be replaced.

Note:
A technique known as "controlled heat" can
be utilized where a frame section is "squashed" and must be brought out without "tearing" or excessive

stretch
to the metal.
R-5.
Front
Axle
Alignment

After
it has been determined that the frame is prop­

erly
aligned, the front axle alignment with the

frame
can be checked. The front axle is square

with
the frame if the distance
between
the front

and
rear
axle is the same on both sides. The dis­
tance from the spring upper bushings to the front
axle on both sides should be equal.

Note:
Always inspect the springs for broken spring
center
bolts
when checking the frame and axle
alignment.
R-6. Draw Bar

Fig.
R-4, shows method of attachment and bracing of the Jeep draw bar. The braces and the reinforce­
ment installed in the frame
rear
cross-member

channel
provide even distribution of the stresses
when moving a heavy load.

The
draw bar plate may be shifted to any one of
nine positions for alignment on the draw bar and

may
be used with the
offset
up or down to change
the height of attachment.
Check
the attaching

bolts
periodically to be sure they are tight at all
times.
FIG.
R-4—DRAW
BAR
MOUNTING

R-7.
FRflME
SPECIFICATIONS

Type
— All Models j
Ladder
with Steel
Channel

Side
Members

Vehicle
Number
of

Cross
Members
Overall

Length
Width

Front
Rear
Section

Modulus

CJ-3B
i

CJ-5,
CJ-5A,
DJ-5 1

j

4 Intermediate j

•
Front
Bumper Bar
Rear
K-member 122%'
[311,55 cm.]
128%'

[326,23
cm.] 29^*
[74,3 cm.]
[74,3 cm.]
29M'

[74,3 cm.]
[74,3 cm.] 1.493 in. cu.
1.493 in. cu.

CJ-6,
CJ-6A,
DJ-6
|
J
1

I

r
\mw t

[377,03
cm.]
29M'

[74,3 cm.]
29M'

[74,3 cm.] 1.493 in. cu.
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UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

S-8.
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE
Longitudinal
Leaf
DRIVE
THROUGH
Springs
SPRING TYPE
Semielliptical

MODEL;
F4
ENGINE CJ-3B CJ-5 CJ-6
FRONT SPRINGS:

Width...

REAR
SPRINGS:
Width

Spring
Rate
10
3634" [92,08 cm.]
\W
[4,45 cm.]
260 lbs. per in.
9

42"
[106.68 cm.]
l%"
[4,45 cm.] 190 lbs. per in.
7

395**
[100,65 cm.]
1&"
[4,45 cm.]
240 lbs. per in.
9

46J*#
[117,16 cm.]
IW
[4,45 cm.]
200 lbs. per in.
7

395*"'
100,65 cm.]
l%"
[4.45 cm.]
240 lbs. per in.
9

46}*"
1117,16 cm.]
l%"
[4,45 cm.]
270
lbs.
per in.

MODEL:
V-6
ENGINE
C
J-5A, CJ-6 A
CJ-5, CJ-6 DJ-5,
DJ-6

FRONT SPRINGS:
Number
of
Leaves

Width.....

Spring
Rate

REAR
SPRINGS:

Width

Spring
Rate
6

395*"
[100,65 cm.]
1%"
[4,45 cm.]
260 lbs per in.

5
46H"
[117,16 cm.]
\W
K,45
cm.]
230 lbs.
r»er
in. 10

39%"
[100,65 cm.]
IW
[4,45 cm.]
176 lbs. per in.

5

46
H"
[117,16 cm.]
IW
[4,45 cm.]
230 lbs. per in.
5

395**
[100,65 cm.]
1%"
[4,45 cm.]
188 lbs. per in.

5

463*"
[117,16 cm.]
1%"
[4,45 cm.]
230 lbs. t>er in.
S-9.
SHOCK ABSORBER SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE
Hydraulic
ACTION
Double

MODEL:
CJ-3B CJ-5, CJ-5A, CJ-6, CJ-6A
DJ-5,
DJ-6

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS:

Length:
"
[27,31 cm.]

Compressed
"
[27,31 cm.]

llj*i"
[29,05 cm.]

Extended
*
[44,45 cm.]

1%W
[46,83 cm.]

Piston Diameter
I" [2,54 cm.]
1* [2,54 cm.]

REAR
SHOCK ABSORBERS:

Length:
Compressed
10H
[27,31 cm.]

11%*
[30,32 cm.]

Extended
17H"
[44,45 cm.]
19j*j"
[43,37 cm.]

Piston Diameter
1"

[2,54 cm.] 1" [2,54 cm.]
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UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

u
MISCEIiLaNEOUS

Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

Abbreviations
U-15
Extra
Equipment U-2

Front
Bumper Weight U-9
Governor
U-3

Governor
Adjustment U-4

Governor
Maintenance. U-6

U-1. GENERAL

Miscellaneous information included in this sectioi
includes coverage of extra equipment, special
tools,
torque specifications, and charts and tables.

U-2. EXTRA
EQUIPMENT

Much
of the utility of the
*
Jeep*
Universal
is due to
the extra equipment which has been designed to adapt it for farming and industry. The mainte­
nance and use of
some
of this equipment is out­
lined
in this section.

U-3.
Governor Assembly

The
Novi governor is supplied for models equipped

with
the F4 engine.
This
is a centrifugal type governor and is illustrated in Fig. U-2. Complete

installation
instructions are supplied with each
assembly. Adjustment and operating procedures

are
given below.

U-4.
Governor Adjustment

a.
Adjust the carburetor to obtain smooth
engine

idle at 600 rpm., then
stop
the engine.
b.
Check
throttle linkage to ensure maximum
throttle opening. Be certain that throttle and
governor linkage is free.

c.
Place the carburetor throttle in wide-open posi­ tion and
pull
the governor control handle out to
the last notch. Adjust the governor to bellcrank

rod
so that the linkage
will
hold the carburetor
throttle in wide-open position.

d.
Close the governor control and start the
engine

Again
pull
the control out to the last notch and

adjust
the length of the cable at adjusting yoke so
that the
engine
will
run at
2600
rpm. Close the

control
to recheck the linkage for free action and
to make sure the
engine
will
return to 600 rpm.
idle speed.

If
the
engine
runs faster than this speed,
loosen

the lock nut which locks the governor hand control
handle on the dash to the rod and back off the
handle until the carburetor idle speed adjusting

screw
bears on the stop. Tighten the lock nut.
In
the absence of electrical tachometer equipment,

engine
speed may be determined by the speedom­
eter. Safely
jack
up the
rear
wheels and be sure the front wheel drive is not
engaged.
When driving
the
rear
wheels in high or direct transmission gear,
the
speedometer
will
read from 13j^ to 15 mph. [21.6 to 24.0 kph.] at an
engine
speed of from 900
to 1000 rpm.
SUBJECT
PAR.

Heater
U-10 Miscellaneous Data U-16

Pintle
Hook 1X7
Special
Tools. U-ll
Torque
Specifications U-13, 14, 15

Standard
and Recommended Tools
j.
.U-12

U-5.
Novi Governor Operation /

The
Novi governor is directly belted to the F4

engine
as no clutch is provided to disconnect the
drive.

To
operate the vehicle
WITHOUT
governor con­
trol,
push the governor hand control all the way
IN
against the instrument panel.

To
operate the vehicle
WITH
governor control,

pull
the governor hand control handle out. The
hand
control has nine notched positions. Pulling the

control
out to the first notch
sets
the controlled

engine
speed at approximately 1000 rpm. and each successive notch increases the speed 200 rpm.

until
2600
rpm. is reached in the ninth notch. The

hand
control may be released by turning the han­ dle one-quarter
turn
in either direction.

When
the
engine
is being operated under governor

control
(hand control out) the controlled
engine

speed may be
exceeded
at any time by depressing
the
foot
accelerator in the conventional manner to
secure a greater carburetor throttle opening than
that determined by the governor hand control
setting.

U-6.
Governor Maintenance

The
belt tension may be adjusted by raising or
lowering the governor in the slotted
holes
in the mounting bracket. Keep the pulleys and belt free
of
dirt
and oil. Belt slippage
will
affect governor
operation and a tight belt may cause
rapid
wear
of the governor shaft and bearings. Adjust it to
allow Yi' [12,7 mm.] depression midway
between
the pulleys with thumb pressure.
There
is little wear of the internal parts for they
operate in oil. The governor housings are equipped

with
both
fill
and
drain
plugs and also with level

indicating
plugs.
Check
the oil level at each vehicle
lubrication
and change the oil each time the en­

gine
oil is changed using the same grade oil used

in
the engine.

Caution:
Do not
fill
the governor housing above
the level plug. Overfilling
will
prevent governor
control
and possibly cause damage to governor in­

ternal
parts. The capacity of
these
governors is two fluid ounces [59,15 cm3]. The filler plug is
also a vent which should be cleaned thoroughly at
each oil change to be sure that the vent operates.

U-7.
Pintle Hook

The
standard type pintle hook, Fig. U-1, affords a
safe, easy hitch for towing a
trailer
or other vehicle. 357

u

MISCELLANEOUS
Designed primarily for use on the road, a safety

latch
locks the hook in the closed position and two
eye
bolts
are provided for attachment of safety chains which should be crossed when installed, to
prevent the hooks from jumping out of the
eyes.

Keep
the attaching
bolts
tight at all times. When

lubricating
the vehicle, place a few drops of oil on the hook and safety latch pivot pins.
FIG.
U-l—PINTLE HOOK
U-8.
Pintle Hook Installation

Six
holes
are provided in the frame
rear
cross mem­
bers of 'Jeep* Universals for the installation of
pintle hooks and safety chain eye bolts. On most vehicles, the pintle hook is attached using the top
four
holes
and the eye
bolts
are attached using the
lower two holes. On 'Jeep* Universals equipped
with
tail
gates,
the position of the hook and the eye must be changed to provide proper clearance.
On
these
vehicles, use the lower four
holes
for at­taching the pintle hook and the upper two
holes
for
attaching the safety chain eye bolts.
U-9.
Front
Bumper
Weight

The
best
performance of a four-wheel drive vehicle
is obtained when the load is equally distributed for
traction
on the front and
rear
wheels.
This
weight
distribution is disturbed when the vehicle is used
for drawbar work as the load on the
rear
wheels is increased and that on the front wheels decreased.
The
addition of a 265 pound front bumper weight
equalizes the load.
When
the load is equalized the front and
rear
axles
do approximately the same work which results in
prolonged life of
these
parts and considerably more
satisfactory performance.
The
bumper weight, Fig. U-3, is held in place by
four
bolts
and is provided with hand
holes
for lift­
ing.
Do not add sand
bags
or other
weights
in the vehicle. When driving over rough
terrain,
with the
weight in place, the driver should exercise due care.

FIG.
U-2—NOVI
GOVERNOR
— F4 ENGINE
1—
Pivot
Bolt

2—
Cotter
Pin

3—
Governor
Beilcrank

4—
Adjusting
Block
5—
Governor
Control

6—
Screw
7—
Control
Bezel
8—
Handle

9—
Vertical
Rod

10—Washer
11
—Nut

12— Nut
and
Lockwasher
13—
Stud

14—
Washer

15—
Screw

16—
Support
Bracket

17—
Fan
Drive
Pulley
18—
Governor
Drive
Belt
19—
Governor
(Novi)
20—
Governor
Drive
Pulley
21—
Horizontal
Rod

22—
Beilcrank
Bracket
23—
Washer
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SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

U
U-10. FRESH AIR HEATER AND

DEFROSTER

Refer to Fig. U-4.

Air
circulation of the
heater
and
defroster
unit
is

accomplished
by the use of a
12-volt,
two-speed

fan
motor.

Outside
air may be drawn
through
the
vehicle

fresh air
intake
shroud
into
the fan and
blown
out
across
the
heater
core
where
it is
heated
by the
hot circulating
coolant
from the
engine.
The
heated

air
then
enters
the transition
duct.
From the transi­

tion
duct
the
heated
air
passes
into
the
heat
distri­
butor
where
it is
distributed
to the
defroster
nozzle

and/or
floor
diffuser.
The
heater
and
defroster
controls
are
mounted
in the
control
panel
on the

instrument
panel. A
three-position
switch
mounted

in the
control
panel
operates
the
heater
fan.
FIG.
U-3—FRONT
BUMPER
WEIGHT

FIG.
U-4-
-FRESH
AIR
HEATER
AND
DEFROSTER

CJ-5
AND CJ-6 _ 1— Heater Assembly
2— Hose Clamp
3— Defroster
Nozzle

4—
Air
Duct Screen 5—
Air
Duct and Heater Collar
6—
Air
Duct Intake Tube 7— Hose Clamp
8— Straight Hot Water Hose
9— Heater Tube Elbow
10—Heater Hose Support Bracket
I
j—Defroster Hose
12— Hot Water Hose
13— Heater Nipple
14— Reducing Bushing
15— Inverted Flared Tube Nut
16— Inverted Flared Tube Connector
17— Heater Vacuum to Engine Tube
18— Heater Control Tube
19—
Clip
20— Grommet
21— Defroster Bushing
22— Heat Distributor Assembly
23— Heater Control Tube
24— Heater Control Tube
25— Heater Control Assembly
26—
Fuse
Holder Assembly
27— Bowden Wire (Control Panel to Heater)
28— Blower and Air Inlet Assembly 359

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MISCELLANEOUS
U-ll. SPECIAL TOOLS

Below are listed the
tools
applicable to
models
covered in this manual. These special
tools
are
essential not
only
for the
time
they
will
save
but

also
because
many
operations
described cannot be performed
without
them.

Note;
Tools W-274, W-283, and W-285 are univer­

sal
and can be used on all
engines.

Tool
Description
HURRICANE
F4
ENGINE

W-172 Puller, Timing
Gear,
U-Joint Flange, Vibration Damper W-231 Kit, Flywheel Dowel Installing
W-238 Driver, Intake and Exhaust Valve Guide

W-2
74 Pliers, Spark Plug Terminal Removal and Installing W-283 Gauge, Fan Belt Tension W-285 Studs, Oil Pan Gasket Aligning
C-690 Scale and Gauge, Piston Fitting

DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE

W-274 Pliers, Spark Plug Terminal Removal and Installing
W-283 Gauge, Fan Belt Tension W-285 Studs, Oil Pan Gasket Aligning W-323
Rear
Main Bearing Cap Remover Bolt
W-338 Piston Pin Remover and Installer Set
J-6047-1
Support, J-6047-3 Spring,
J-6047-4
Driver, J-6047-5
Collar,
J-6047-20
Pilot
C-690 Scale & Gauge, Piston Fitting
J-5127-2 Carburetor Float Gauge
J-5830-1
Reamer, .004"
[0,102
mm.] Oversize

Electrical
Group

C-3858 Installer, Rotor, Housing and Shaft Bearing Assembly
C-3935 Driver, Alternator Rotor Bearing (Small) C-3936 Puller, Alternator Rotor Bearing (Small)
C-4068 Puller, Alternator Rotor Bearing (Large)

Transmission
Group

KF-128-A
Driver, Main Drive Shaft Bearing W-166 Arbor &
Sleeve,
Countershaft
Needle
Bearing Aligning
W-193 Arbor, Countershaft
Needle
Bearing Aligning W-194 Plate, Transmission Main Shaft Retaining
W-329 Puller — Main Drive
Gear
and Mainshaft Bearing (used with SP-5350 Adapters)
W-331 Driver Set — Main Drive
Gear
and Mainshaft Bearing (used with SP-5361 Driver Heads)
W-334 Thrust Yoke Tool — Second-Third Synchronizer Clutch Protecting W-335 Arbor — Countershaft
Needle
Bearing Aligning
W-336 Arbor — Reverse Idler Shaft
Needle
Bearing Aligning
C-3105 Driver, Mainshaft
Rear
Oil Seal (2WD)

Transfer Case
Group

W-130 Thimble & Driver, Shifter Rod Oil Seal
W-131 Thimble & Driver, Pinion Shaft
Rear
Bearing Cone
W-133 Driver,
Speedometer
Drive Pinion Bushing W-139 Driver, Output Shaft Front Bearing Cone Removing
W-141 Ring, Output Shaft Front Bearing Cone Removing
W-143 Driver, Output Shaft Front &
Rear
Oil Seal Installer W-176 Puller, Shift Rod Oil Seal
W-192 Pilot Pin, Transfer Case Intermediate
Gear
Thrust
Washer
W-251 Puller, Pinion Shaft Oil Seal, Transfer Case Front and
Rear
Oil Seal Removing

Universal
Joint Group

W-162 Tool, U-Joint Flange Installer
W-220 Jig & Bushing, Power-Take-Off U-Joint Pin Remover & Installer
C-3281 Wrench, U-Joint Holding 360