1953 JEEP DJ Service Manual

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b.
Check
the anti-rattle springs in the clutch cover

and
place the cover on top of the pressure plate
assembly. The top of each pressure spring must enter its spring seat in the cover.
Line
up punch

marks
on cover and pressure plate for balance.

c.
Slowly compress the cover making sure that
the
eyebolts
and pressure plate lugs are guided through the proper
holes
in the cover.

d.
Hold the clutch under compression and screw
down the adjusting nuts until they are flush with
the
tops
of the eyebolts. Release the spindle of
the press.

1-24.
Clutch
Lever Adjustment

Important:
Always inspect release lever height
adjustment when installing a new clutch drive
plate.

Place
a clutch
gauge
plate on the flywheel in the
position normally occupied by the driven plate.
FIG.
1-16—CLUTCH WITH GAUGE
PLATE

1—Machined
Land
2—Gauge Plate

FIG.
1-17—CHECKING
LEVERS
FOR
FREE
MOVEMENT
Mount
the cover assembly, center the plate and
line up the three machined lands on the
gauge

plate directly under the levers, as shown in
Fig.
1-16.
Tighten
the cover screws in rotation, one to two

turns
at a time, to avoid distortion of the cover.
FIG.
1-18—CLUTCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Each
lever should be depressed several times be­
fore checking.
This
will
seat the levers in their operating positions, as shown in Fig. 1-17.
Place
the
gauge
on the hub as shown in Fig. 1-18.

To
adjust the levers,
turn
the lever adjustment nut until the levers are
%{'
to %6" [0,93 a 1,59 mm.]
above the hub. Before staking the adjusting nuts
to lock them in place, work the lever up and down
and
recheck lever adjustment again. Stake the nut with a
dull
punch, as shown in Fig. 1-19.
FIG.
1-19—LOCKING ADJUSTING NUTS

1-25.
Clutch Throwout
Release Bearing

The
clutch throwout or release mechanism consists
of a forked lever which pivots on a
ball
pivot threaded into the clutch housing. A throwout lever

return
spring is anchored to a clip under the
ball

pivot and holds the lever in contact with the
ball

pivot. The clutch throwout bearing, which is a
pre-lubricated
unit, is attached to the forked end of the throwout lever.
Never wash the clutch throwout release bearing in
gasoline or any solvent that
will
dissolve the
lubri­

cant.
It is neither necessary nor possible to
lubri­

cate this bearing at any time. Connect linkage
to the throwout release lever. Adjust free-play as

directed
in Par. 1-3. 233

CLUTCH

FIG.
1-20—CLUTCH
REBUILDING
AND
ADJUSTING
FIXTURE
W-296
PIECES
1—Mounting
Fixture
2—Spacers

3—Gauge
1-26.
FABRICATING CLUTCH FIXTURE

Where
a
Clutch
Rebuilding and Adjusting
Fixture

W-296 is not available, one can be fabricated if
desired.
It is necessary to make a mounting fixture,
nine spacers, and a
gauge
as shown in Fig. 1-20.
Proceed
as follows:

a.
For the mounting fixture, select a flat steel
plate 1" x 12" x 12" [2,54 x 3,05 x 3,05 cm.]. As shown in
Fig.
1-21,
drill
and tap six equally spaced

holes
3/8"-16
thread on the
ll-s/8"
[29,6 cm.]
dia­
meter bolt circle; and %"-18 thread on the 10-%" [27,1 cm.] diameter bolt circle.
Drill
and tap six

Jf6"-18
thread
holes
as indicated on the 9-%"
[24,10
cm.] diameter bolt circle. Hole spacing and
bolt circle tolerances should be held to plus or minus .002" [.050 mm.]. Countersink all
holes
to a depth of %" [8 mm.].
Drill
and tap the
holes
all
the way through the plate.

b.
From
steel bar stock any size from V2" [12
mm.] to 1V2" [2,86 cm.], make 3 spacers in each
11612

FIG.
1-21—MOUNTING
FIXTURE HOLE
DIMENSIONS

-B
^ C A D-

10347

FIG.
1-22—GAUGE
FABRICATING
DIMENSIONS
A—1/2"
[12,7 mm.]

B—1%"
[4,92 cm.] "
"' [2,54 cm.]
t.010"
D—2"
[5,08 cm.]
±.010"

£—1"
[2,54 cm.] 234

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I thickness: .285"
[0,724
cm.], .305"
[0,775
cm.].

Each
spacer should be hardened and ground to size, and then have the dimensional thickness
stamped thereon.

c.
From
flat bar stock at least Vfe" [3 mm.] thick,
make a
gauge
as shown in Fig. 1-22. Harden, grind
to size, and stamp sizes on the
gauge.

1-27.
Clutch Installation

a.
Very
sparingly, apply wheel bearing lubricant
to inner surface of pilot bushing in crankshaft.

Caution:
If
excessive
lubricant is applied to pilot bushing, it
will
run out on face of flywheel when
hot and
ruin
the driven plate facings.
b. Make sure that splines in the driven plate hub
are
clean; apply a light coat of lubricant to splines
of hub and transmission drive gear shaft. Slide plate over gear shaft several times; remove plate
from shaft and wipe off
excess
lubricant.

Caution:
Driven plate facings must be kept clean

and
dry.

c.
Fill
groove
in throwout bearing collar with wheel bearing lubricant. See Fig. 1-23. Make sure
that front bearing retainer of transmission is clean;
apply a light coat of wheel bearing lubricant. Slide
throwout bearing over bearing retainer several times. Remove bearing from retainer and wipe off

excess
lubricant.

12736
FIG.
1-23—LUBRICATION
POINTS
—

CLUTCH
THROWOUT
BEARING
COLLAR

1—Coat
This
Groove 2—Pack
This
Recess
d.
Clean
and apply wheel bearing lubricant to ball
stud in flywheel housing and to the
seat
in clutch

fork.

e.
If disassembled, install pressure plate in the cover assembly, lining up the
groove
on its
edge

with the
groove
on the
edge
of the cover.
Install

pressure plate retracting springs, and the three
drive
strap-to-pressure plate
bolts
and lock washers.

Torque
bolts
11 lb-ft. [1,51 kg-m.].

Note:
The diaphragm
type
clutch assembly is fac­
tory calibrated and requires no adjustment
before
installation. Refer to Par. 1-14 to adjust Borg and

Beck
coil spring
type
clutch assembly.
f.
Install
the pressure plate and driven plate on
flywheel. Support both assemblies with a spare
main
drive gear.

Note:
Be certain that
mark
on clutch cover is
aligned with the
mark
made on the flywheel during
clutch removal.
g.
Install
clutch attaching
bolts
and tighten alter­ nately so that clutch is drawn squarely
into
position
on flywheel.
Each
bolt
must be
tightened
one turn at a time to avoid bending the clutch cover flange.

Torque
bolts
30 to 40 lb-ft. [4,1 a 5,5 kg-m.].

h.
Lubricate
the ball stud and clutch fork with
wheel bearing lubricant and install clutch fork.

Note:
Be certain that fork retaining spring is
tight

on pivot ball stud.

i.
Install
flywheel housing on
engine
cylinder
block.

Caution:
Be certain that dowel pins are installed

in
cylinder block.

j.
Lubricate
the recess on the inside of the throw-
out bearing collar. Be careful not to use too much
lubricant.
See Fig. 1-23.

Caution:
Make certain that the lips of the spring
retainer (attached to the clutch fork) are in
groove
of the bearing. See Fig. 1-24.
k.
Install
throwout bearing assembly and connect
clutch linkage.
I.
Install
transmission as described in Section J. m. Adjust clutch for %"
[19,05
mm.] free travel,
see
Par.
1-3. 235

CLUTCH

Note:
Should clutch chatter in reverse
develop
on

a
vehicle equipped with the V-6
engine,
installation
of
Anti-Clutch
Chatter Kit,
Part
No.
992824,
will
correct the difficulty. Make certain that the clutch
linkage is
tight
and in proper adjustment.

Note:
Should a
noise
occur at the clutch control
lever and
tube
assembly when the clutch pedal is
depressed, remove the existing washer, located inside the
tube
at the end of the
ball
stud mounted
on the transfer case, and add a second dust shield over the
ball
stud as shown in Fig. 1-25. 236

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I
1-28.
SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS

SYMPTOMS
PROBABLE
REMEDY

Slipping:
Improper Pedal Adjustment Adjust Pedal Free
Travel

Weak Pressure Springs Replace
Lining
Oil Soaked Install New Driven Plate
Worn
Linings or
Torn
Loose from Plate Install New Driven Plate
Burned Clutch Replace

Grabbing
or
Chattering:
Gummy or Worn Linings Install New Driven Plate
Loose Engine
Mountings
Tighten Scored or Broken Pressure Plate Install New Pressure Plate
Improper Clutch Finger Adjustment............ Readjust

Clutch
Plate Crimp or Cushion Flattened Out.... Replace Driven Plate
Dragging: Too Much Pedal Play. Adjust Improper Finger Adjustment. Readjust
Pressure Plate Binds in Bracket Adjust
Warped Pressure or Driven Plate Replace
Torn
or Loose Clutch Facing. Replace

Rattling:
Broken or Weak Return Springs in Driven Plate.. Replace

Worn
Throwout Bearing Replace
Fingers Improperly Adjusted Readjust

Worn
Driven Plate Hub of Transmission Main Gear Shaft.............. Replace
Pilot Bushings in Flywheel Worn.
.............
Replace
Pilot Bushing in Crankshaft Worn Replace
1-29.
CLUTCH
SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
HURRICANE
F4
DAUNTLESS
V-6

DAUNTLESS
V-6

EARLY
MODELS
LATE
MODELS

Pressure Plate;
Auburn
G.M.

Borg and Beck
Type
Single
Dry Plate
Single
Plate, Dry Disc.

Single
Plate, Dry Disc.
No. of Springs 3 Diaphragm Type

Coil
Spring Type (9)

Total
Plate Pressure 1150 lb.
[521,6
kg.]
1600 lb. [725 kg.] 1765 lb. [800 kg.]
Driven Plate Make
Auburn
or Borg & Beck
G.M.

Borg and Beck
Facings Woven
Asbestos
Woven
Asbestos

Woven
Asbestos

Diameter 9.25" [23,4 cm.] 10.4" [26,4 cm.]
10.4" [26,4 cm.]
Thickness .125" [3,17 mm.] .135" [3,38 mm.]
.135" [3,38 mm.]
Torque Capacity 216 lb-ft.
[29,87
kg-m.]
246 lb-ft.
[34.01
kg-m.]

250 lb-ft.
[34,57
kg-m]

Clutch
Release Bearing: Sealed
Ball
Bearing

.
Type Sealed
Ball
Bearing Sealed
Ball
Bearing Sealed
Ball
Bearing

.
Type
Prelubricated Prelubricated
Prelubricated

Clutch
Pilot Bushing:
In
Crankshaft

In
Flywheel
In
Crankshaft
In
Crankshaft

Material
Bronze Bronze
Bronze
Size.
I.D.
.628" [15,9 mm.]
I.D.
.592"
[18,05
mm.]

I.D.
.592"
[18,05
mm.]

Clutch
Pedal Adjustment. .. W
[19,05
mm.]
%n
[19,05
mm.]

%n
[19,05
mm.]
1-30.
CLUTCH
ADJUSTING
FIXTURE
DATA

Manufacturer Disc Diameter Spacer Thickness Gauge Length

Auburn
9j£"
[23,4 cm.]
10.4" [26,4 cm.] .285"
.305"

0,723
cm.]

0,774
cm.]
mtf
[4,9 cm.]
2.0" [5,08 cm.]

9j£"
[23,4 cm.]
10.4" [26,4 cm.] .285"
.305"

0,723
cm.]

0,774
cm.]
mtf
[4,9 cm.]
2.0" [5,08 cm.]

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J
THREE-SPEED
TRANSMISSION

Contents

SUBJECT
PAR.

GENERAL
J-l
TRANSMISSION
SHIFTING
CONTROL.
. J-2
TRANSMISSION
REMOTE
CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT
J-3

REMOTE
CONTROL
DISASSEMBLY
J-4

REMOTE
CONTROL
REASSEMBLY.
. . . . J-5
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
J-6

SEPARATING
TRANSMISSION
AND
TRANSFER
CASE
J-7
SUBJECT
PAR.

DISASSEMBLY
OF
CANE
SHIFT
TRANSMISSION
J-8, J-12, J-16
Transmission
Cleaning and
Inspection J-10, J-18

Transmission
Interlocking Sleeve Inspection J-9

REASSEMBLY
OF
CANE
SHIFT
TRANSMISSION
J-ll,
J-14, J-19

SERVICE
DIAGNOSIS
J-20

TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS
J-21
J-1.
GENERAL
A
three speed synchromesh transmission is standard
equipment on all 'Jeep' Universal vehicles.
The
models T90 and T96 transmissions are used

with
the
Hurricane
F4 engine, and models
T86AA
and
T14A transmissions are used with the Daunt­
less
V-6 engine. All model transmissions are similar

in
design with exception of the T14A which is a

fully
synchronized (all forward gears) transmission

with
helical drive gears throughout.
The
transmission assembly is attached to the
rear

face of the flywheel bell housing and is supported on a rubber insulator at the frame center cross member which forms the
rear
engine
support.

All
4-wheel-drive vehicles are equipped with a
transfer
case attached to the
rear
of the trans­mission.
Transfer
case service and repair procedures

are
described in Section
K.

Models
CJ-5A,
and
CJ-6A
are equipped with the
same transmission, but with a remote control shift.
Models DJ-5 and DJ-6 are equipped with a similar

transmission,
however, the construction is
some­
what different because it is not designed to receive a transfer case for four-wheel drive.

For
DJ-5 and DJ-6 2WD vehicles, the trans­ mission repair procedures begin with Par. J-12.
J-2.
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING CONTROL
The
shift of the three-speed transmission is smooth

and
positive. The cane control lever shifts the trans­
mission gears direct from the shift control housing
mounted to the top side of the transmission housing.

The
remote control lever shifts the transmission
gears through remote control rods attached to the

adjusting
levers of the shift shafts protruding from the left side of the transmission housing. Poppet
balls and springs retain the transmission gears in mesh and an interlocking mechanism prevents
shifting into two gears at the same time.
J-3.
Transmission Remote Control Adjustment
•
Early
CJ-5A,
CJ-6A

First
disconnect the transmission shift rods from the remote control levers.
Check
for binding of
the remote control shaft on the steering column

and
make the necessary corrections to eliminate any binding condition.

If
the shift is not smooth and positive, first make

sure
the gears are in neutral position then remove
the shift rods at the transmission by removing
clevis pins, Fig. J-l No. 17, and slip a short piece
of snug fitting 34" [6,35 mm.] aligning rod, through
the gearshift levers and housing as shown in insert
drawing.

This
places the clutch and shift lever assemblies

in
the neutral position. Adjust the shift rod yokes
at the transmission end, so clevis pins can be in­ stalled freely without moving the shift levers on the
transmission after which remove alignment pin.
If
shifting from first to second is difficult or trans­
mission hangs in first gear, shorten the low and
reverse shift rod one
turn
at a time until the con­
dition is corrected. Usually three turns are re­

quired.

Should
the fault continue after completing the above adjustment, check further as outlined below.

First
remove the lubricating fitting. Use a narrow
feeler
gauge
which
will
enter the opening for the
lubricator
and check the clearance
between
the
faces of the shifting clutches.
This
clearance should
be .015" to .031", [W to W]
[0,397-0,794
mm.]. If
this clearance is greater the assembly must be removed for adjustment. The shift dog, which

engages
the clutch slots, should not have more than .009" [0,229 mm.] clearance in the slots. If the clear­
ance
between
the clutch
grooves
and cross pins is
too great,
these
parts must be replaced.
J-4.
Removal
of
Remote Control
m
Early
CJ-5A,
CJ-6A

•
Refer to Fig. J-l

To
remove the remote control the following pro­ cedure is
suggested:

a.
Remove shifting rods from the transmission

and
also from the steering remote control clutch levers. 239

THREE-SPEED
TRANSMISSION

FIG.
J-l—TRANSMISSION

REMOTE
CONTROL
CJ-5
A,
CJ-6A

1— Stop Screw
2—
Bias
Spring

3—
Gearshift
Lever
4—
Lever
Ball

5—
Steering
Wheel 6—
Horn
Button 7—
Column
and Bearing
8—
End
Huts
9—
Shift
Rod
Ends

10—
Shift
Rod
11—
Shift
Rod
12—
Cross-Shift
Bracket

13—
Control
Shaft
14—
Lubrication
Fitting
15—
Lever
and
Clutch

16—
Adjusting
Yoke

17—
Aligning
Rod 11706

b.
Remove gearshift lever fulcrum pin and the
gearshift lever.

c.
Remove plates on the toe board at the steer­
ing
post.

d.
Remove two screws holding remote control
housing to the steering
post
and lift the housing
from
the positioning pin.

e.
Remove the assembly down through the floor
pan.

f. Remove the lower clutch and shift lever from the housing by turning counterclockwise.
g. Remove upper clutch and shift lever in the same

manner.

h. Wash all parts in a suitable cleaning solution.

J-5.
Reassembly of
Remote
Control
•
Refer to
Fig.
J-l

Check
clearance of shift dog which
engages
in slot
of clutches, and if found to be greater than .009" [0,229 mm.] clearance, replace the worn parts.
Assemble upper clutch lever assembly in housing
making
sure that the alignment
hole
in the housing
faces toward the engine.
Turn
the upper lever as­
sembly in as far as it
will
go and then back off one

full
turn
until the
hole
in the clutch lever aligns

with
hole
in the housing.
Assemble the lower clutch lever assembly in hous­ ing until faces of clutches contact then back off
not more than one-half
turn
which should bring
the aligning
hole
in the lever in line with the
hole
in
the housing. If the one-half
turn
does
not bring
the alignment
hole
in proper position, it
will
be
necessary to grind off (square with axis not to exceed .015") [0,397 mm.] the face of the lower

clutch;
in other words, backing off not more than
one-half
turn
from face to face contact
gives
the

proper
clearance of .015" to .031"
[0,397-0,794
mm.]

between
the two clutches.
Assemble the unit to the steering
post
in reverse

order
of dismantling and adjust remote control

rods.
After
assembly, if the shift dog catches on the
edge

of the slot in the clutch when moving the lever up

and
down, disconnect the shift rod at the
transmission
end and either lengthen or shorten it
slightly to correct this condition.

J-6.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
The
following repair procedures given in Par. J-7
through J-ll for the standard
3-speed
transmission
apply
in general to all models listed. Minor dif­
ferences
between
models that affect the procedure

are
noted. Procedure for the optional
4-speed
trans­mission
begins
with Section
J-l.

Removal
is as follows:

a.
Drain
the transmission and transfer case. Re­ place the
drain
plugs.

b.
Remove the floor pan inspection plate.

c.
Remove the shift lever and shift housing as­ sembly and its gasket from the transmission. On 240